In absolute threshold detection experiments, the crossover point is defined as the point at which ______.

A. a person is first able to detect a stimulus
B. a person ceases to detect a stimulus
C. all stimuli in a sequence will be correctly detected
D. the number of hits and false alarms doubles


Answer: A

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