The point at which a person can detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the __________.
A)absolute threshold
B)difference threshold
C)range threshold
D)noticeable threshold

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The point at which a person can detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the absolute threshold, which represents the lowest level of intensity at which a stimulus can be detected by a person. The other options, such as difference threshold, range threshold, and noticeable threshold, do not accurately describe this concept.

The Point at Which a Person Can Detect a Stimulus