The ability of a sensory system to detect changes or differences between two stimuli refers to the:
A) minimum threshold.
B) maximum threshold.
C) absolute threshold.
D) differential threshold.

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The differential threshold, also known as the just noticeable difference (jnd), refers to the ability of a sensory system to detect changes or differences between two stimuli.

The Ability of a Sensory System to Detect Changes or Differences