Dr. Aziz wants to determine how loud a certain noise must be in order for it to be heard from a distance of 50 feet. Her question involves the concept of __________.
A. relative magnitude
B. difference threshold
C. absolute threshold
D. just noticeable difference (JND)
Answer: C
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