Psychologists who study sensory processes are most likely to use signal detection theory because it makes it possible to
a. lower an individual's difference threshold.
b. separate sensory processes from response bias.
c. determine why an individual would be a "naysayer."
d. determine the single, true absolute threshold.
Answer: b. separate sensory processes from response bias.
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