magnitude production

a direct scaling procedure in which the observer is provided with a number representing the magnitude of a stimulus and is required to adjust the stimulus to produce a sensation that corresponds to this number with reference to a standard stimulus to which a magnitude number has also been assigned. Also called production method.

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January 5th 2025

milling crowd

an aggregation of individuals, usually gathered in a public area (e.g., a street or concourse), whose members seem to be moving restlessly or aimlessly about the area.