The Lowest Intensity at Which a Stimulus Can Be Detected

question 259

Multiple Choice

The lowest intensity at which a stimulus can be detected 50 percent of the time is the:

• A) absolute threshold.
• B) subliminal stimulus.
• C) difference threshold.
• D) decision criterion.

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