The lowest value of a stimulus that can be detected is called the
A) jnd.
B) difference threshold.
C) absolute threshold.
D) Weber fraction.
E) minimal threshold.

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The absolute threshold is the lowest level of a stimulus that an organism can detect at least 50% of the time. It refers to the smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for the stimulus to be detected.

The Lowest Value of a Stimulus That Can Be Detected