In the equation S = k log I, the I refers to __________.
A) the psychological magnitude or subjective magnitude of a stimulus
B) the physical intensity of the stimulus
C) the constant whose value depends on the value of the Weber fraction
D) none of the above

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In the equation S = k log I, I refers to the physical intensity of the stimulus. S represents the subjective magnitude or psychological sensation of the stimulus. The constant k is related to the Weber fraction, but I specifically refers to the physical intensity of the stimulus.

In the Equation S = K Log I, the I