A researcher diffuses a few drops of perfume in a house and asks Clara if she can smell it, to which Clara says yes. According to signal detection theory, Clara's response is ________.

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A hit in signal detection theory occurs when the signal is present and the observer correctly detects it. Since Clara was able to smell the perfume that was diffused, her response is considered a hit.

A Researcher Diffuses a Few Drops of Perfume in a House