The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect is
A) an absolute difference.
B) a detection difference.
C) a perceptual illusion.
D) a just noticeable difference.

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The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect is called the just noticeable difference (JND). It refers to the minimum amount of change in a stimulus that is required to detect a difference between two stimuli.

The Smallest Difference in Stimulus Intensity That a Specific Sense