In using the method of limits to determine absolute thresholds, an experimenter may begin with a noise that is below threshold and then sequentially increase the intensity until the listener says, "I hear it!" This sequence would be:
A) a descending series of trials
B) an ascending series of trials
C) a method of adjustment
D) a random series of trials

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The method described in the question is an example of an ascending series of trials. This method involves starting with a stimulus below threshold and gradually increasing the intensity until the listener is able to detect it. This enables the experimenter to determine the minimum level of intensity required for the listener to detect the stimulus.

In Using the Method of Limits to Determine Absolute Thresholds