The Minimal Amount of Energy That Can Produce a Sensation

question 24

Multiple Choice

The minimal amount of energy that can produce a sensation is called the

• A)difference threshold.
• B)just-noticeable difference.
• C)signal threshold.
• D)absolute threshold.

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Definitions:

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