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b. Our ears are particularly sensitive to sounds that are very low in pitch.
c. The measure of the absolute threshold for taste is the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of sugar dissolved in 2 gallons of water.
d. A person's motivation to detect a stimulus may affect their absolute threshold.
B
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