Signal-detection theory identifies two distinct processes in sensory detection: an initial ________ process and a subsequent ________ process.
A) decision; response bias
B) sensory; decision
C) decision; sensory
D) simple; complex

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Signal-detection theory proposes that there are two separate processes involved in sensory detection - a sensory process that involves the detection of the stimulus and an additional decision-making process that involves interpreting the sensory input and making a decision about whether or not a signal (stimulus) is present. Therefore, the best choice is B, which identifies the initial sensory process followed by a subsequent decision process.

Signal-Detection Theory Identifies Two Distinct Processes in Sensory Detection: an Initial