Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Only the difference threshold varies from person to person.
• B)Only the absolute threshold is constant for all people.
• C)Both the difference threshold and the absolute threshold are constant for all people at all times.
• D)Both the absolute threshold and the difference threshold vary from person to person over time.

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Definitions:

Social Stigma

The negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes people hold towards individuals or groups perceived as different from societal norms.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, or aversion to, a particular object, situation, or activity that provokes anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Irrationally Afraid

Being irrationally afraid refers to experiencing fear or anxiety in situations that objectively do not present a real and immediate danger or threat.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.