Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Our Ability to Detect

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes our ability to detect differences in stimulus intensity?

• A) The amount of change needed to detect differences in stimulation is identical for each sense.
• B) Larger changes in strong stimuli are needed to detect changes than are needed for weak stimuli.
• C) The same amount of change is needed to detect changes in weak stimuli and in strong stimuli.
• D) Larger changes in weak stimuli are needed to detect changes than are needed for strong stimuli.

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