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Ss made magnitude-estimation judgments of the apparent distance of a space vehicle in a reduced cue setting. The effects of stimulus range on response range and the exponent of a Stevens-type power function were investigated. Limitations upon the generality of previous findings about the effects of this variable were discussed.
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This research and preparation of this paper was supported by Grant NGR 44 009 018 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to Texas Christian University, M. D. Arnoult. Principal Investigator. Additional support was provided by Grant PS6974 from the TCU Research Foundation.
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Markley, R.P. Magnitude estimation: Range of response and the exponent. Psychon Sci 22, 71–73 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332499
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