To what does the difference threshold refer?
A) the concept of individual differences
B) the maximum amount of energy required to reliably perceive a change in the original stimulus
C) the minimum amount of energy required to reliably perceive a change in the original stimulus
D) the minimum amount of energy required for detection of a stimulus

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The difference threshold, also known as the just noticeable difference, refers to the smallest amount of change in a stimulus that can be reliably detected. It is the minimum amount of energy required to perceive a change in the original stimulus. Options A, B, and D are not correct definitions of the difference threshold.

To What Does the Difference Threshold Refer