The Difference Threshold Is

question 106

Multiple Choice

The difference threshold is:

• A) the ability of different species to detect varying aspects of electromagnetic waves, from radio waves to cosmic waves.
• B) the smallest difference in stimulation that can be detected by an observer when two stimuli are compared.
• C) the difference in absolute thresholds between individuals with normal sensory abilities and those who have limitations in one or more senses.
• D) the difference between anatomical codes and functional codes when determining how individuals are able to experience so many different kinds of sensations.

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