A useful application of Weber fractions is that
A)by looking at them, we can tell what the absolute threshold is
B)they minimize the problems associated with false alarms
C)they minimize the problems associated with misses
D)they allow for sensitivity comparisons between the different sensory modalities

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Weber fractions are used to compare the sensitivity across different sensory modalities by indicating the smallest detectable difference relative to a baseline intensity, thus allowing for comparisons of sensitivity across those modalities.

A Useful Application of Weber Fractions Is That