The power, or exponent, in the power law is greatest for perception of which of the following?

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The power law, also known as Stevens' power law, suggests that the perceived intensity of various stimuli follows a power function of the actual stimulus intensity. Among the options given, the perception of electric shock tends to have the highest exponent in Stevens' power law, indicating that its perceived intensity increases more steeply with actual intensity compared to length, brightness, or loudness.

The Power, or Exponent, in the Power Law Is Greatest