The lowest level of a stimulus needed for the nervous system to detect a change half the time is called the ___________.
A) difference threshold
B) just noticeable difference
C) sensory adaptation
D) absolute threshold

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The definition given describes the absolute threshold. The difference threshold and just noticeable difference refer to the smallest amount of change in a stimulus that can be detected, while sensory adaptation refers to the decreased sensitivity to a constant stimuli over time.

The Lowest Level of a Stimulus Needed for the Nervous