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Structures of the Nervous System

Question 5 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Which of the following best defines absolute threshold?

Answer
A
The presence of stimulus for detection.
B
The absence of stimulus from detection.
C
The weakest amount of stimulus one can detect.
D
The greatest amount of stimulus one can detect.

Explanation

The absolute threshold is the weakest intensity of a stimulus that a person can detect, usually about half the time. Therefore, the best definition is “the weakest amount of stimulus one can detect.” The greatest detectable amount is not the absolute threshold.

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