The lowest intensity at which a stimulus can be detected 50 percent of the time is the
A)absolute threshold
B)decision criterion
C)difference threshold
D)subliminal stimulus

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The absolute threshold refers to the minimum intensity of a stimulus that is required for a person to detect its presence 50% of the time. It is a basic concept in sensory psychology that helps to understand how sensitive our sensory systems are to the presence of stimuli.

The Lowest Intensity at Which a Stimulus Can Be Detected