Which statement best describes the term absolute threshold?

A. It refers to the maximum amount of information that a person can process.

B. It refers to the lowest intensity at which a person can detect stimuli.

C. It refers to the minimum change in intensity of stimuli that a person can detect.

D. It refers to the amount of physical energy that a person can convert to electrical energy.

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Makenna Jimenez

16 April, 11:32

Which statement best describes the term absolute threshold?

A. It refers to the maximum amount of information that a person can process.

B. It refers to the lowest intensity at which a person can detect stimuli.

C. It refers to the minimum change in intensity of stimuli that a person can detect.

D. It refers to the amount of physical energy that a person can convert to electrical energy.

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Emma Berg · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. Absolute threshold refers to the lowest intensity at which a person can detect stimuli. It is the smallest level of energy required by an external stimulus to be detectable by the human senses. Hope this answers the question.