Let's Say That You Are in a Signal Detection Experiment

question 362

Multiple Choice

Let's say that you are in a signal detection experiment. If I wanted you to have the lowest possible detection threshold, I should

• A)increase the rewards for hits and the costs for misses
• B)increase the rewards for correct rejections and increase the costs for hits
• C)tell you to only focus on false alarms
• D)increase costs for both hits and misses
• E)offer no costs or rewards for any answer

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