Dr. Wong is doing a psychophysical experiment to determine the smallest detectable concentration of coffee. He presents some coffee concentrations that are clearly detectable, others that cannot be detected, and some that are just detectable. These presentations are randomized. What method is Dr. Wong using?

A. adjudication
B. constant stimuli
C. inverse thresholds
D. limits


Answer: B

Psychology

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