AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
The absolute threshold is defined as the minimum stimulus detected
A.50% of the time
B.100% of the time
C.10% of the time
D.only once ever
Explanation
Core Concept
Detection is probabilistic, so the threshold is the intensity caught half the time — below it, perception fades into noise.
Correct Answer
A50% of the time
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