As you and your friend walk across the street toward the cafeteria, she says, "Oh, I can smell the lobster from here." You, however, can't smell it yet. Which of the following explanations is the most plausible?
A. She has a lower absolute threshold than you.
B. Sensory adaptation has decreased your response.
C. You have a higher just-noticeable difference than she.
D. She has a greater sense of subliminal perception than you.
Answer: A
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