Signal Detection Studies Allow for the Determination of Perceptual Sensitivity

question 28

Multiple Choice

Signal detection studies allow for the determination of perceptual sensitivity separately from the observer's:

• A)decision-making strategy.
• B)absolute threshold.
• C)difference threshold.
• D)background noise.

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