Some People Are Better Than Others at Detecting Slight Variations

question 83

Multiple Choice

Some people are better than others at detecting slight variations in the tastes of various blends of coffee.This best illustrates the importance of

• A) subliminal stimulation.
• B) difference thresholds.
• C) sensory adaptation.
• D) transduction.

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