Which theory predicts when we will first notice a faint stimulus presented amid competing background stimulation?
A) Weber's law
B) subliminal persuasion theory
C) signal detection theory
D) sensory perception theory

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Signal detection theory predicts when we will first notice a faint stimulus presented amid competing background stimulation. This theory takes into account not only the sensitivity of our sensory systems, but also the individual's decision-making processes and the motivation or importance of detecting the stimulus.

Which Theory Predicts When We Will First Notice a Faint