When Scarlett went to her doctor, he gave her a hearing test. During the test, the doctor presented tones to Scarlett through earphones. The tones started at a low intensity and then became louder. After Scarlett could hear the sound, the doctor asked Scarlett to raise her hand whenever she heard the sound increase in volume. The doctor was testing Scarlett's __________.
A. auditory convergence
B. absolute threshold
C. refractory threshold
D. difference threshold
Answer: D
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