The lowest intensity of a particular stimulus that enables the average person to detect that stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the ________.
A) absolute threshold
B) difference threshold
C) just noticeable difference
D) psychophysical threshold

Question

The lowest intensity of a particular stimulus that enables the average person to detect that stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the ________.
A) absolute threshold 
B) difference threshold
C) just noticeable difference
D) psychophysical threshold

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question is that of absolute threshold.

The Lowest Intensity of a Particular Stimulus That Enables the Average