In addition to a subject's sensory capacity, signal detection theory takes into account:
A) the tendency for the subject's performance to worsen over time.
B) the tendency for the subject's performance to improve over time.
C) the subject's response bias.
D) the amount of practice a subject has had.

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Signal detection theory takes into account the subject's response bias, which refers to the individual's tendency to say "yes" or "no" to a stimulus even if it is incorrect. The theory aims to understand how a person's perceptual judgment is affected by internal and external factors, including their response bias. The other options, such as the tendency for performance to improve or worsen over time or the amount of practice a subject has had, may influence the task performance but are not directly related to the signal detection theory.

In Addition to a Subject's Sensory Capacity, Signal Detection Theory