In the context of sensation and perception,_____ is the minimum amount of stimulus energy that a person can detect.
A)noise
B)amplitude
C)perceptual set
D)absolute threshold

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The absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus energy required for a person to detect a stimulus at least 50% of the time. It represents the boundary between not being able to detect a stimulus (subthreshold) and being able to detect it (suprathreshold).

In the Context of Sensation and Perception,_____ Is the Minimum