We can detect a single drop of perfume diffused in an area the size of a one-bedroom apartment. This is a(n):
A)absolute threshold
B)difference threshold
C)just noticeable difference
D)psychophysical minimum

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The absolute threshold refers to the smallest amount of stimulus energy necessary for an observer to detect a stimulus. In this case, detecting a single drop of perfume in a large area represents the minimum intensity of scent that can be perceived, which aligns with the concept of an absolute threshold.

We Can Detect a Single Drop of Perfume Diffused in an Area