Weber's law suggests that as the intensity of stimuli increases,the:
A) observer adapts to the stimulation.
B) absolute threshold is reached.
C) intensity of the sensation increases proportionally.
D) difference threshold increases.

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Weber's law states that the difference threshold, or the smallest noticeable difference between two stimuli, increases as the intensity of the stimuli increases. This means that as the stimuli become stronger, a greater difference is needed to notice any change in the sensation. Therefore, the correct answer is D) difference threshold increases.

Weber's Law Suggests That as the Intensity of Stimuli Increases,the