Which Statement About Absolute Thresholds Is TRUE

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which statement about absolute thresholds is TRUE?

• A) Absolute thresholds vary according to the person and the situation.
• B) The approximate absolute threshold for vision is a candle seen from 3 miles away on a clear, dark night.
• C) The absolute threshold reflects sensation but not perception.
• D) Absolute thresholds are extremely unpredictable for any sense other than vision or hearing.

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