Which statement about absolute thresholds is TRUE?
a. ?Absolute thresholds vary according to the person and the situation.
b. ?The absolute threshold is the minimum change in stimulus intensity that can be detected.
c. ?The absolute threshold reflects both sensation but not perception.
d. ?Absolute thresholds are extremely unpredictable for any sense other than vision or hearing.
ANSWER:
a
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