MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 16: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 16
1. A weight lifter is just able to tell the difference between 100 and 125 pounds. According to Weber's law, the lifter would notice a difference between:
- A. 125 and 150 pounds.
- B. 5 and 6 pounds.
- C. 25 and 35 pounds.
- D. 225 and 275 pounds.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Weber's law posits that thresholds are proportional. Going from 100 to 125 pounds is a 25 percent increase. Choice (C) is a 40 percent increase while all the rest are all under 25 percent.