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Chapter 6 Discussion
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This discussion will require you to do an experiment with a friend or a member of your family. This experiment is
suggested by Stanley Coren and his associates to demonstrate Weber's law (Coren, S., Ward, L., & Enns, J.T. (2003)
Sensation and perception (6th edition) New York: Wiley.)
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You need three quarters, two envelopes, and a pair of shoes (preferrably heavier than a tennis shoe).
1. Place one quarter in one envelope and the remaining two quarters in the other
2. Have the person lift each envelope and tell you which is heavier
3. Have the person go away or turn around, and then place each of the envelopes into separate shoes
4. Have the person lift each shoe and tell you which is heavier
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. What were your results?
• Why?
• What was at work here?
• Describe how this principle might impact other areas of our everyday lives.
• Give at least three specific examples.
Respond to at least one other classmate.