Asked by gurpreet walia on May 12, 2024
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The minimum intensity of physical stimulation required to produce any sensation at all in a person is the ________ threshold.
A) minimum
B) difference
C) noticeable
D) absolute
Absolute Threshold
The minimum intensity of a stimulus that is required for a person to be able to detect it 50% of the time.
Noticeable
Easily seen or recognized; attracting attention by being prominent or significant.
Difference
Generally refers to a distinction or divergence between two or more things, often used in analysis or comparison.
- Understand the mechanism of sensory transduction and its importance in the nervous system.
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Faith SmithMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The minimum intensity of physical stimulation required to produce any sensation at all in a person is called the absolute threshold. Option A, minimum threshold is not specific to the sensation production, Option B, difference threshold refers to the smallest amount of change needed in a stimulus before we detect a difference, and Option C, noticeable threshold is not a widely used term in psychology.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanism of sensory transduction and its importance in the nervous system.