According to Signal Detection Theory, the Threshold for Detecting a Signal

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to signal detection theory, the threshold for detecting a signal depends on

• A)the properties of the stimulus, like its intensity.
• B)the amount and type of background noise.
• C)both the properties of the stimulus and the amount and type of background noise.
• D)the biological and psychological characteristics of the perceiver.
• E)the properties of the stimulus, background noise, and biological and psychological characteristics of the perceiver.

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