In Addition to a Subject's Sensory Capacity, Signal Detection Theory

question 49

Multiple Choice

In addition to a subject's sensory capacity, signal detection theory takes into account:

• A) the tendency for the subject's performance to worsen over time.
• B) the tendency for the subject's performance to improve over time.
• C) the subject's response bias.
• D) the amount of practice a subject has had.

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