The Process of Disaggregating Quality Characteristics into Their Measurable Components

question 29

True/False

The process of disaggregating quality characteristics into their measurable components can result
in characteristics losing some of their meaning.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in stimulation that can reliably be perceived as a difference.

Stimulus Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can produce a just noticeable difference in sensory perception.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum quantity of physical energy required for an observer to detect a stimulus 50% of the time.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli over time.