When using the method of limits, the absolute threshold is determined by calculating _____.
A) the stimulus intensity detected 66% of the time
B) the stimulus intensity detected 75% of the time
C) the stimulus intensity detected 100% of the time
D) the average of the "cross-over" values

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The absolute threshold using the method of limits is determined by calculating the average of the "cross-over" points, where the subject starts to detect or stops detecting the stimulus as its intensity is gradually increased or decreased.

When Using the Method of Limits, the Absolute Threshold Is