On determining pain thresholds using the limiting method

On determining pain thresholds using the limiting method

A model developed by Cane (1956) for the study of relative thresholds is modified to apply to absolute thresholds. It is assumed that the fluctuation in the subject's sensation of a stimulus is uniformly distributed, and the model is used to estimate the threshold from data presented by several...

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Veröffentlicht in:Quarterly journal of experimental psychology 1966-08, Vol.18 (3), p.270-272
1. Verfasser: Thomas, E. A. C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Models, Theoretical
Pain
Psychometrics
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Zusammenfassung:A model developed by Cane (1956) for the study of relative thresholds is modified to apply to absolute thresholds. It is assumed that the fluctuation in the subject's sensation of a stimulus is uniformly distributed, and the model is used to estimate the threshold from data presented by several authors.
ISSN:0033-555X
1747-0218
1747-0226
DOI:10.1080/14640746608400040