As part of a research project, Carla and Miguel sat in separate, empty rooms. Miguel was given short bits of information that he "sent" to Carla by focusing his thoughts on her, and Carla tried to receive Miguel's messages in her mind. What was the researcher measuring in this experiment?
A. Extrasensory perception
B. Absolute threshold
C. Just noticeable difference
D. Subliminal perception
Answer: A
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