Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Meaning of the Term

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the term noise as psychophysicists use it?

• A) It is exclusively composed of unwanted stimuli.
• B) It is merely an unpleasant sound.
• C) It is a background stimulation that interferes with the perception of other stimuli.
• D) It is exclusively composed of auditory stimuli.

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