The Minimum Amount That One Stimulus Can Differ from Another

question 78

Multiple Choice

The minimum amount that one stimulus can differ from another with the difference still being noticed is referred to as the _____.

• A) just noticeable difference
• B) perceptual difference
• C) discriminatory difference
• D) inferential difference
• E) minimal difference

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