Regarding Absolute Thresholds, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Regarding absolute thresholds, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Absolute thresholds vary for different people.
• B)The costs of false "detections" make change one's absolute threshold.
• C)Unpleasant stimuli tends to significantly lower one's threshold for recognition.
• D)The state of one's nervous system and the stimulus itself affect one's absolute threshold.

Analyze the factors leading to group polarization and risky shift phenomena.

Identify the presence and impact of biases in group decision-making.

Explain the concept of groupthink, its causes, and its symptoms.

Understand the importance of effectively pooling information within groups.

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