The minimal intensity needed to just barely detect a stimulus is called the:

A) just noticeable difference.
B) receptive field.
C) absolute threshold.
D) difference threshold.


C) absolute threshold.

Psychology

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A negative correlation coefficient is one that . . .

a. Fails to show the hypothesized association between two variables b. Shows a nonlinear association between two variables c. Shows significantly greater variance in one variable than in the other variable d. Shows high values of one variable are associated with low values of another variable

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The first physiological response to occur in both men and women during sexual arousal is a vasocongestive response

a. True b. False

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