An Example of an Absolute Threshold Judgment Would Be an Individual

question 39

Multiple Choice

An example of an absolute threshold judgment would be an individual:

• A) detecting that the room is brighter when two extra candles are lit.
• B) perceiving the light touch of an ant crawling across his or her foot.
• C) perceiving that his/her backpack is heavier when another book is added.
• D) turning up the radio so that he or she can hear the music over other noises.

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Definitions:

Units of Output

The amount of product that a company produces in a given period.

Workers

Individuals engaged in any form of economic activity to earn a wage or salary, including both skilled and unskilled labor.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production that includes both variable and fixed costs.

Economics

The social science that studies how individuals, governments, firms and nations make choices on allocating scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants.