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I hypothesize that certain changes in stimuli are easier to discriminate than others, is due to absolute threshold and the difference threshold (Mather, 2014). Based on the data from my 40 trials, it was much easier for me to notice the difference in the 3 degree iterations. The range of difference was at a higher threshold and I was able to choose the correct answer 10 out of the 11 times it popped up during my experiment. My correct rejection was at 66% and my 1 degree hit rate was only at 50% This is due to the absolute threshold (Mather, 2014) not being large enough for me to notice. In the real world, this would be like when my wife shows me 10 different shades of grey for a sitting room. Both our absolute thresholds and difference thresholds are completely different, and we take in information via our occipital lobe and photoreceptors much differently than the other.
Psychophysics are important and our understanding and ways of measuring sensation and perception are vital to understanding the type of psychology. In my field of work, I use a lot of senses to relay information to other people. It is vital that I understand my ability of perception and sensation, as well as my subordinates. If I can determine how my subordinates and superiors will receive, translate, and analyze different sensations, it would aid in my execution at work.
References:
Mather, G. (2014). Essentials of Sensation and Perception. Routledge.
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