The Minimum Amount That a Stimulus Must Change for a Subject

question 66

Multiple Choice

The minimum amount that a stimulus must change for a subject to detect a difference in the stimulus intensity is called the ________.

• A) perceptron
• B) absolute threshold
• C) just noticeable difference (JND)
• D) refractory period

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Definitions:

Pelvic Girdle

The structure that attaches the legs to the axial skeleton.

Second Cervical Vertebra

Also known as the axis, it is a bone in the neck that allows the head to rotate.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

Crest

In anatomy, a crest refers to a prominent ridge or raised surface on the skeleton.