The Lowest Level of a Stimulus Needed for the Nervous

question 79

Multiple Choice

The lowest level of a stimulus needed for the nervous system to detect a change half the time is called

• A)sense receptor.
• B)just noticeable difference.
• C)sensory adaptation.
• D)absolute threshold.

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Definitions:

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