The Measurement of Sensation

S. S. Stevens'' famous paper On the Psychophysical Law published in 1957 ignited a controversy that continues to this day--how to accurately measure sensation. For example how can the perception of sensation diverge so sharply from the magnitude of the stimulus? How should it be measured? This book offers a concise but detailed introduction to the issues arising from this controversy. It presents the most important arguments in the field plus a comprehensive survey of the data to allow readers to form their own opinions on the debate.