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(n)________.
A) threshold
B) just-noticeable difference
C) absolute threshold
D) bias

Question

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(n)________.
A) threshold
B) just-noticeable difference 
C) absolute threshold 
D) bias

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The just-noticeable difference refers to the minimum change in a stimulus that can be detected, such as Maria noticing the change in light as it gets darker.

Suppose Maria Is Painting While the Sun Is Setting; Once