Perception of Relative Brightness

Definition

The perception of relative brightness refers to how individuals interpret and compare the brightness levels of different stimuli. It involves perceiving one stimulus as brighter or dimmer than another based on their relative intensity.

Related terms

Weber-Fechner Law: The Weber-Fechner law states that there is a logarithmic relationship between the physical intensity of a stimulus and its perceived magnitude by an individual.

Sensation:

Sensation refers to the process of receiving sensory information from our environment through our senses, such as seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.

Perception:

Perception is the process by which we organize and interpret sensory information in order to give it meaning and make sense of our world.