A Jnd Is Different from an Absolute Threshold Because a Jnd

question 220

Multiple Choice

A jnd is different from an absolute threshold because a jnd depends on __________.

• A) proportional rather than absolute differences
• B) distal rather than proximal differences
• C) absolute rather than proportional differences
• D) proximal rather than distal differences

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