The difference threshold is the degree of change that is required in order for a person to detect a change ________ percent of the time.
A)25
B)75
C)50
D)100

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The difference threshold, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND), is defined as the smallest detectable difference between two stimuli. Specifically, the difference threshold is the degree of change that is required for a person to detect a change 50% of the time. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 50.

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