The smallest possible discrepancy between two stimuli which can be detected half the time is called the:
A)difference threshold, or just noticeable difference.
B)transduction threshold.
C)the absolute threshold.
D)subliminal difference.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The difference threshold is also called the just noticeable difference and refers to the smallest change in a stimuli that can be detected half the time. The other options refer to different thresholds, but not the one specifically asking for the smallest detectable difference.

The Smallest Possible Discrepancy Between Two Stimuli Which Can Be