The absolute threshold refers to the minimum amount of stimulation that can be detected on a sensory channel, e.g., the auditory sensory channel.

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The absolute threshold is indeed the minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a stimulus to be detected. In the context of the auditory sensory channel, it would be the quietest sound that an individual can hear.

The Absolute Threshold Refers to the Minimum Amount of Stimulation