For a psychophysicist the just noticeable difference (JND) between two sensations is
A)equal to the number of times the sensation is experienced
B) a threshold for distinguishing between changes in sensory stimuli
C) the number of weights needed to adjust sensations in different contexts
D) usually less than the absolute threshold of a stimulus

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The just noticeable difference (JND) is a concept in psychophysics that refers to the minimum difference in intensity or magnitude required for a person to detect a difference between two stimuli. It is essentially a threshold for distinguishing changes in sensory stimuli, making option B the correct answer.

For a Psychophysicist the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) Between Two