The ability of a person to spot a traffic light while driving on a noisy, tree-lined street is a topic of people who study
A)ESP.
B)perceptual constancies.
C)signal detection theory.
D)just noticeable difference theory.

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The ability to detect a traffic light while driving on a noisy, tree-lined street involves the application of signal detection theory, which is concerned with how people detect and respond to stimuli in a noisy environment. ESP (A) refers to the ability to perceive information outside of the five senses, perceptual constancies (B) refer to the ability to perceive objects as having constant shape, size, and color despite changes in the environment, and just noticeable difference theory (D) refers to the ability to detect differences in stimuli. While these topics may be related to perception, they are not directly applicable to the scenario described in the question.

The Ability of a Person to Spot a Traffic Light