The ________ refers to the smallest amount of physical energy needed to produce a sensory experience

a. difference threshold
b. signal detection
c. absolute threshold
d. equilibrium constant
e. transduction threshold


c. absolute threshold

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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