Absolute threshold means that all people, all of the time, can detect a certain stimuli 50% of the time.

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Absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus energy that can be detected by a person. It varies from person to person and also depends on factors such as the type of stimulus, the background noise, and the person's attention and alertness. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that all people can detect a certain stimuli 50% of the time. Rather, it is the minimum amount of stimulus that can be detected by a person under ideal conditions.

Absolute Threshold Means That All People, All of the Time