A researcher is conducting a study with owls at the zoo to determine how sensitive they are to various sounds and what is the smallest sound that they can detect. The work of this researcher is most consistent with the goals of which scientific area?
A)Neuropsychology
B)Psychotherapy
C)Psychophysics
D)Psychoneuroimmunology

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Psychophysics is the scientific area that deals with the relationship between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce. The researcher's study on how sensitive owls are to various sounds and determining the smallest sound they can detect fits within the scope of psychophysics, which examines sensory processes and perceptual experiences.

A Researcher Is Conducting a Study with Owls at the Zoo