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Definitions from the WebTerm: Gustav Theodor FechnerPart of Speech: Noun Sense 1: Gustav Theodor Fechner (1801-1887) was a German philosopher, physicist, and experimental psychologist. He is best known for his work in psychophysics, the study of the relationship between physical stimuli and the sensations they produce. Fechner developed the concept of the "psychophysical law," which states that perceived sensation increases logarithmically as the intensity of a stimulus increases. His contributions to psychology and philosophy laid the foundation for the field of experimental psychology. Sample Sentence: Gustav Theodor Fechner's groundbreaking research in psychophysics significantly influenced the development of modern psychology. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Referring to or relating to Gustav Theodor Fechner or his work. Sample Sentence: The Fechnerian approach to psychology is still widely studied and applied in modern research. Sense 2: Popular or widely known. Sample Sentence: Fechner's findings on the relationship between the mind and the physical world became popular among psychologists and philosophers. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: To study or explore psychophysics, following the methods and principles pioneered by Gustav Theodor Fechner. Sample Sentence: Many researchers continue to Fechnerize in their quest to understand the perception of physical stimuli. Part of Speech: Adverb Sense 1: In a manner similar to Gustav Theodor Fechner or his theories. Sample Sentence: The experiment was conducted Fechnerly, ensuring precise measurement of the psychophysical responses. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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