The smallest intensity of a stimulus that you can detect 50 percent of the time is the
A)absolute threshold.
B)sensory threshold.
C)extrasensory perception.
D)perceptual set.

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The absolute threshold is the smallest intensity of a stimulus that can be detected 50 percent of the time. This means that it is the minimum amount of physical energy required to detect a stimulus.

The Smallest Intensity of a Stimulus That You Can Detect