Suppose Maria is painting while the sun is setting; once she notices that the room is getting darker, she decides to call it quits for the day. This example illustrates the role of ________.
A) threshold
B) a just-noticeable difference
C) absolute threshold
D) bias

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This example illustrates the role of a just-noticeable difference, which is the minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected. Maria notices the change in lighting as it gets darker, prompting her to stop painting.

Suppose Maria Is Painting While the Sun Is Setting; Once