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Magnitude estimates of the loudness of white noise were obtained in two conditions: in the first, the time between consecutive stimulus presentations was at least 24 h; in the second, the time was less than 2 min. In both conditions, the relationship between the reports of the Ss and the intensities of the stimuli was best described by a power function. The exponent of the function was lower and the variance was slightly greater in the 24-h interstimulus condition.
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This research was partly supported by Grant MH-15495-01 from the National Institute of Mental Health, by I.S.R.P. funds from Columbia University, and by National Science Foundation Institutional Grants funds from Reed College.
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Schneider, B.A., Neuringer, A.J. & Ramsey, D. Magnitude estimation of loudness with a minimum 24-h interstimulus interval. Psychon Sci 27, 243–245 (1972). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03328951
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