According to signal detection theory, the threshold for detecting a signal depends on
A)the properties of the stimulus, like its intensity.
B)the amount and type of background noise.
C)both the properties of the stimulus and the amount and type of background noise.
D)the biological and psychological characteristics of the perceiver.
E)the properties of the stimulus, background noise, and biological and psychological characteristics of the perceiver.

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Signal detection theory posits that the ability to detect a signal is influenced by the stimulus characteristics (e.g., intensity), the background noise, and the perceiver's sensory and psychological state, including their expectations, experience, and alertness.

According to Signal Detection Theory, the Threshold for Detecting a Signal