You notice that when you are studying, small unexpected noises do not cause you to jump, but that slightly louder noises do. This is an example of:
A) The law of latency
B) The law of the threshold
C) The law of intensity-magnitude
D) The law of habituation

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The law of the threshold explains this phenomenon, where there is a specific point at which a stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response. In this case, noises below a certain volume (threshold) do not cause you to jump, but once the volume exceeds that threshold, it triggers a reaction.

You Notice That When You Are Studying, Small Unexpected Noises