What is the difference threshold?

A. the smallest detectable difference between two stimuli
B. the intensity at which exposure to a stimulus becomes unpleasant
C. the point at which a stimulus can be detected by most humans
D. the greatest measurable difference between two stimuli


Answer: A

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