According to signal-detection theory,the probability that you will report seeing a dim light depends on the sensitivity of your vision,but also on what?
A)The sensitivity of other people's vision
B)The method of recording the data
C)Your willingness to risk making a false alarm
D)Your age, gender, and weight

Question

According to signal-detection theory,the probability that you will report seeing a dim light depends on the sensitivity of your vision,but also on what?​
A)The sensitivity of other people's vision
B)​The method of recording the data
C)​Your willingness to risk making a false alarm
D)​Your age, gender, and weight

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In signal-detection theory, the probability of reporting a signal (in this case, seeing a dim light) is dependent on not only the sensitivity of our sensory system but also on our willingness to make false alarms. False alarms occur when we report a signal even when there is no actual signal present. Therefore, our decision criterion or willingness to make false alarms can affect our probability of reporting a signal. Factors such as method of recording data, age, gender, and weight are not relevant to signal detection theory.

According to Signal-Detection Theory,the Probability That You Will Report Seeing