The idea that the threshold for sensing a stimulus depends not only on the properties of the stimulus itself but on the level of background stimulation, as well as characteristics of the perceiver, is explained by
A)Weber's Law.
B)the volley principle.
C)opponent-process theory.
D)signal-detection theory.
E)sensory adaptation.

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Signal-detection theory explains how the detection of a stimulus depends on both the intensity of the stimulus and the physical and psychological state of the individual. It takes into account the background stimulation and the characteristics of the perceiver, making it the correct choice for explaining how these factors influence the threshold for sensing a stimulus.

The Idea That the Threshold for Sensing a Stimulus Depends