The Difference Threshold Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The difference threshold is

• A)the minimum amount of energy,or quantity of a stimulus,required for it to be reliably detected at least 50% of the time it is presented.
• B)the smallest difference in stimulation that can be detected by an observer when two stimuli are compared.
• C)the difference in absolute thresholds between individuals with normal sensory abilities and those who have limitations in one or more senses.
• D)the smallest amount of stimulation that can be detected after sensory adaptation.

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