Signal-detection theory assumes that:
A) a person localizes objects in visual space by using binocular cues to depth.
B) there is no single threshold, since a person's sensitivity to a signal depends on a decision that he or she actively makes.
C) the trichromatic theory is most effective in explaining colour vision.
D) specific aspects of the visual world are detected by feature-detector cells.

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Signal-detection theory assumes that the detection of a stimulus depends not only on its physical characteristics but also on the person's decision-making process, motivation, and expectations. Therefore, there is no fixed threshold for detecting a signal, and a person's sensitivity to a signal depends on the individual's decision criterion.

Signal-Detection Theory Assumes That