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Weber's Law

1. Noun: Weber's law refers to a principle in psychology that quantifies the perception of a change in a stimulus. It states that the just noticeable difference (JND) between two stimuli is directly proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus.

Sample Sentence: According to Weber's law, an individual will perceive a one-pound weight increment added to a 20-pound object as significantly different, while they may not perceive the same increment when added to a 200-pound object.

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3. Adjective (Local): In local terms, Weber's law can be used to describe a pricing strategy adopted by a regional business wherein the price increase of a product is kept proportional to its initial cost.

Sample Sentence: The neighborhood grocery store implemented Weber's law by gradually increasing the price of bread proportionally to the wholesale cost, ensuring customers still perceived it as an affordable choice.

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5. Adjective (Popular): In popular culture, Weber's law has come to symbolize the idea that the emotional or psychological impact of a positive event diminishes with repetition or exposure.

Sample Sentence: According to the principle of Weber's law, the thrill and excitement of a roller coaster ride decrease over time as enthusiasts become desensitized to the experience.

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