A snack manufacturer finds that it must increase the salt content of its chips by 8% in order for a sample of consumers to notice that the chips are saltier than they were before. This example most nearly illustrates the concept of a(n) _________ threshold.

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The example illustrates the concept of a difference threshold, which is the minimum amount of change needed for a person to detect a difference in a sensory stimulus.

A Snack Manufacturer Finds That It Must Increase the Salt