Which of the following is an example of a false alarm in signal detection?
A. A participant responds "no" when a stimulus is presented.
B. A participant responds "no" when no stimulus is presented.
C. A participant responds "yes" when a stimulus is presented.
D. A participant responds "yes" when no stimulus was presented.
Answer: D
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