The point at which a person can detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is called the:
A)absolute threshold.
B)sensation threshold.
C)just noticeable difference.
D)difference threshold.

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The point at which a person can detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time it is presented is the absolute threshold. This is the lowest level of intensity at which a stimulus can be detected.

The Point at Which a Person Can Detect a Stimulus