When two stimuli are compared, the smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer is called the sensory threshold.

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The smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer is called the just noticeable difference (JND) or differential threshold, not the sensory threshold. The sensory threshold refers to the minimum intensity of a stimulus that is required to produce a sensation at all.

When Two Stimuli Are Compared, the Smallest Difference in Stimulation