The Smallest Difference Between Two Stimuli That Can Be Detected

question 53

Multiple Choice

The smallest difference between two stimuli that can be detected is known as the ______.

• A)difference threshold
• B)absolute threshold
• C)just observable difference
• D)remarkable difference

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Definitions:

Sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides structure and protection.

Irises

The colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

Pupils

The circular openings in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters, and their size adjusts in response to light intensity.

Corneas

The corneas are the clear, dome-shaped outer surfaces of the eye that help focus incoming light, contributing to the eye's overall ability to see.