Which theory predicts when we will first notice a faint stimulus presented amid competing background stimulation?

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Signal-detection theory predicts when we will first notice a faint stimulus presented amid competing background stimulation. This theory takes into account the individual's sensitivity to a stimulus as well as the individual's decision-making processes in detecting the stimulus. It also considers factors such as the level of background stimulation and the goals or motivations of the individual.

Which Theory Predicts When We Will First Notice a Faint