A(n)_____ is the smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for the stimulus to be detected.
A)difference threshold
B)absolute threshold
C)adaptation threshold
D)intensity threshold

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The concept of absolute threshold refers to the smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for the stimulus to be detected. The other options, such as difference threshold and adaptation threshold, refer to different concepts related to the detection and processing of stimuli but not specifically to the minimum intensity required for detection.

A(n)_____ Is the Smallest Intensity of a Stimulus That Must