During a classroom experiment, Jay found out that he could sense a hair on his arm when it was barely touched with a pencil tip by Gerard. However, Jay had to wiggle a hair on Gerard's arm back and forth several times before Gerard could detect the sensation. The scientific explanation for this is that Jay and Gerard have different _____ thresholds.
A)difference
B)Weber's
C)standard
D)absolute

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The threshold that is being described in this scenario is the minimum level of stimulation needed for a person to detect a sensory input, which is known as the absolute threshold. Jay has a lower absolute threshold for detecting tactile sensations compared to Gerard.

During a Classroom Experiment, Jay Found Out That He Could