Asked by Kenia Godinez on Sep 29, 2024
Which of the following is NOT indicative of an absolute threshold
A) the tick of a watch under quiet conditions at 6 metres
B) one drop of perfume diffused into the entire volume of a six-room apartment
C) the wing of a fly falling on your cheek from a distance of 1 centimetre
D) 15 millilitres (1 tbsp) of sugar in 7.5 litres of water
Absolute Threshold
The minimum intensity of a stimulus at which it can be detected by an individual at least 50% of the time.
Perfume Diffused
The process of dispersing perfume particles into the air to create a pleasant aroma in the environment.
Watch
A portable timepiece designed to be worn on the wrist or carried, used to measure and display time.
- Achieve an understanding of the key principles behind absolute threshold and just noticeable difference.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve an understanding of the key principles behind absolute threshold and just noticeable difference.