The concept of an absolute threshold in classical psychophysics rests on the assumption that a subject's response is:
A) an accurate reflection of the subject's perception
B) influenced both by perception and judgment
C) not a good index of actual perception
D) a good index of perception but not sensation

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The concept of an absolute threshold is based on the idea that there is a minimum amount of stimulation required for a person to perceive a stimulus accurately. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as the subject's response is assumed to be an accurate reflection of their perception.

The Concept of an Absolute Threshold in Classical Psychophysics Rests