Suppose We Are Trying to Measure Someone's Ability to Detect

question 34

Essay

Suppose we are trying to measure someone's ability to detect weak stimuli.When we present extremely weak stimuli (sights,sounds,or touches),this person almost always reports that they were present.Before we draw any conclusions about this person's apparently great sensitivity,what else do we need to know?​

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