Jasmine wants to get Uchenna's attention in the library. She whispers to avoid disturbing other students. However, she speaks so softly that Uchenna cannot hear her and keeps reading. Jasmine's voice is:
A) below Uchenna's absolute threshold
B) below Uchenna's difference threshold
C) above Uchenna's absolute threshold but below Uchenna's difference threshold

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Jasmine's voice is below Uchenna's absolute threshold, which is the minimum amount of stimulation needed for Uchenna to detect the sound. This means that Uchenna cannot even perceive the sound of Jasmine's whispers.

Jasmine Wants to Get Uchenna's Attention in the Library