Professor Bergstrom wants to know how loud a certain noise must be in order to be heard from a distance of 50 feet. This question involves the concept of __________.
A) relative magnitude
B) difference threshold
C) absolute threshold
D) inverse discrimination

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The concept of absolute threshold refers to the minimum level at which a stimulus can be detected by an organism. In this case, Professor Bergstrom wants to know the minimum loudness level that can be heard from a distance of 50 feet, which is an example of absolute threshold.

Professor Bergstrom Wants to Know How Loud a Certain Noise