The lowest stimulus intensity required for detection is the ______ and the smallest noticeable difference between standard stimulus intensity and another stimulus value is the ______.
A)absolute threshold; difference threshold
B)baseline threshold; just noticeable difference (jnd)
C)sensation threshold; absolute threshold
D)difference threshold; absolute threshold

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The absolute threshold is the lowest stimulus intensity required for detection, whereas the difference threshold is the smallest noticeable difference between standard stimulus intensity and another stimulus value. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The Lowest Stimulus Intensity Required for Detection Is the ______