The Lowest Level of a Stimulus Needed for the Nervous

question 149

Multiple Choice

The lowest level of a stimulus needed for the nervous system to detect a change half the time is called the ___________.

• A) difference threshold
• B) just noticeable difference
• C) sensory adaptation
• D) absolute threshold

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