Jason Is Doing a Psychology Experiment in Which He Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Jason is doing a psychology experiment in which he is seated in an absolutely dark room.An initially undetected point of light in front of him is gradually made more intense.With each increase,he is asked if he can see the light.In this experiment,Jason's _____ is being measured.

• A) difference threshold
• B) absolute threshold
• C) just noticeable difference
• D) psychophysical limit

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