Peggy drinks some distilled water with a small amount of vinegar in it. What would she have to be able to do in order for us to conclude that she has crossed the absolute threshold?

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The absolute threshold refers to the minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect. In this case, detecting that something (regardless of what it is) has been added to the water meets the criteria for crossing the absolute threshold. Identifying the specific taste or substance is beyond the scope of the absolute threshold, which is solely about detection, not identification.

Peggy Drinks Some Distilled Water with a Small Amount of Vinegar