That the detection of stimuli involves decision processes as well as sensory processes, which are both influenced by a variety of factors besides stimulus intensity describes
A) sensory adaptation.
B) signal-detection theory.
C) subliminal perception.
D) Weber's law.

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The statement describes the principles of signal-detection theory, which emphasizes that detecting a stimulus involves not only sensory processes but also decision processes influenced by various factors beyond stimulus intensity.

That the Detection of Stimuli Involves Decision Processes as Well