An important principle of signal detection theory is that detection of any stimulus requires that we discriminate between __________ and __________.
A) signal; response bias
B) signal; noise
C) response bias; noise
D) noise; silence
E) noise; response bias

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Signal detection theory posits that the detection of a stimulus requires distinguishing the signal (the stimulus of interest) from noise (irrelevant stimuli or background information).

An Important Principle of Signal Detection Theory Is That Detection