A(n) __________ is the minimum difference between two stimuli needed to detect a difference at least 50 percent of the time

a. absolute threshold
b. difference threshold
c. minimum threshold
d. change threshold


Answer: B

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a. retroactive interference. b. proactive interference. c. radioactive interference. d. poor lecturing skills.

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