psychophysical research

empirical studies, often conducted in a laboratory setting, linking properties of a physical stimulus to a sensory response. For example, in a study of hearing, a participant might be requested to distinguish a number of different sounds by their loudness.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

FACS

acronym for Facial Action Coding System.