The Point Above Which a Stimulus Is Perceived and Below

question 167

Multiple Choice

The point above which a stimulus is perceived and below which it is not perceived is called a stimulus ____.

• A) perception
• B) threshold
• C) just noticeable difference
• D) sensation

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