The Minimum Difference Needed for a Stimulus to Be Noticed

question 48

Multiple Choice

The minimum difference needed for a stimulus to be noticed by the majority of people is known as the

• A) perceptual defense.
• B) just-noticeable difference.
• C) mere exposure effect.
• D) principle of proximity.

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Definitions:

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