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A Psychophysics Paradigm for the Collection and Analysis of Similarity Judgments

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Maximum likelihood estimation of perceptual differences in sorting tasks.

Yulong Liu¹, Huazhi Li², Yali Xiang¹

¹Key Laboratory of Intelligent Monitoring on Navigation Safety, Hunan University of Information Technology, Changsha, China.

|May 20, 2026

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We developed a new maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) model for perceptual sorting tasks. This efficient method accurately assesses tactile discrimination, balancing speed and reliability for research and screening.

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Area of Science:

Psychophysics
Perception Science
Experimental Psychology

Background:

Psychophysical paradigms are crucial for measuring perceptual discrimination.
Current methods often face a trade-off between assessment efficiency and accuracy.
This limits the widespread use of these valuable tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel evaluation model for perceptual sorting tasks using maximum likelihood estimation (MLE).
To validate the model's performance through simulations and a tactile experiment.
To assess the balance between efficiency and accuracy in perceptual discrimination tasks.

Main Methods:

Formulation of a new evaluation model based on maximum likelihood estimation (MLE).
Simulation studies to validate the model's performance.
Application of the model in a tactile angle-sorting experiment.

Main Results:

The proposed sorting paradigm, using five stimuli and three trials, demonstrated an optimal balance of efficiency and robustness.
The MLE-based model effectively quantified perceptual discriminability.
The method proved efficient for assessing tactile perception.

Conclusions:

The novel MLE-based sorting paradigm offers an efficient and robust approach for assessing perceptual discriminability.
This method shows promise for tactile research and practical screening applications.
It addresses the limitations of traditional psychophysical methods regarding efficiency and accuracy.