According to signal detection theory,a __________ is when a stimulus is present but the participant indicates that it was absent.
A)true positive
B)false negative
C)false positive
D)true negative

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A false negative is when a stimulus is present, but the participant fails to detect it and indicates that it is absent. A true positive is when a stimulus is present, and the participant detects it. A false positive is when a stimulus is absent, but the participant incorrectly indicates that it is present. A true negative is when a stimulus is absent, and the participant correctly indicates that it is absent.

According to Signal Detection Theory,a __________ Is When a Stimulus