The Minimum Intensity of Physical Stimulation Required to Produce Any

question 109

Multiple Choice

The minimum intensity of physical stimulation required to produce any sensation at all in a person is the _______.

• A)absolute threshold
• B)difference threshold
• C)minimum threshold
• D)noticeable threshold

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Definitions:

Chronic Ear

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Hearing Impairment

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