A subliminal stimulus is one that:

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A subliminal stimulus is one that is below the absolute threshold of perception, meaning that it is not consciously perceived by the individual. Option A is incorrect because a 50-50 chance of detection would be at or above the threshold. Option B is incorrect because the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refers to the smallest difference between two stimuli that can be detected, but does not apply to subliminal stimuli. Option D is incorrect because if a subliminal stimulus is processed by the association areas of the brain, it would still be an unconscious perception.

A Subliminal Stimulus Is One That