Jason is participating in a psychology experiment in which he is seated in a completely dark room.An initially undetected point of light is gradually made brighter.With each increase,he is asked if he can see the light.In this experiment,Jason's ________ is being measured.
A) difference threshold
B) absolute threshold
C) just-noticeable difference
D) transduction

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The experiment is measuring Jason's absolute threshold, which is the lowest level of stimulation at which he can detect the presence of the light.

Jason Is Participating in a Psychology Experiment in Which He