The smallest level of added or reduced stimulation required to sense that a change in stimulation has occurred is known as the _____.
A)difference threshold
B)absolute threshold
C)adaptation threshold
D)intensity threshold

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The difference threshold (also known as the just noticeable difference) is the smallest level of added or reduced stimulation required for a person to notice that a change in stimulation has occurred. The absolute threshold refers to the minimum level of stimulation needed to detect a particular stimulus. The adaptation threshold is not a commonly used term in sensory psychology. The intensity threshold is not a defined term in psychology.

The Smallest Level of Added or Reduced Stimulation Required to Sense