Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
psychophysics
noun
/ˌsaɪ.koʊˈfɪz.ɪks/
Definition
Psychophysics is the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce.
Examples
- In psychophysics, researchers might measure how changes in the intensity of a sound affect a person’s perception of its loudness.
- Psychophysics provides insights into human sensory systems and how we interpret the world around us.
- Many advancements in sensory research stem from experiments in psychophysics.
Meaning
The study of how physical properties of stimuli (like light or sound) correlate with our psychological experiences of those stimuli.
Synonyms
- Psychometric
- Behavioral Science
- Perception Science
