In addition to a subject's sensory capacity, signal detection theory takes into account:
a. the tendency for the subject's performance to worsen over time.
b. the tendency for the subject's performance to improve over time.
c. the subject's response bias.
d. the amount of practice a subject has had.
Answer: c
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