The term just noticeable difference is synonymous with __________.
A) separation threshold
B) response threshold
C) difference threshold
D) absolute threshold

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The term just noticeable difference (JND) refers to the smallest detectable difference between two stimuli that is detectable by a human observer. It is also known as the difference threshold, which is why the correct answer is C. The other answer choices, separation threshold and response threshold, are not commonly used terms in psychology, while the absolute threshold refers to the minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a person to detect a stimulus 50% of the time, which is not the same as the JND.

The Term Just Noticeable Difference Is Synonymous with __________