Regarding absolute thresholds, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Absolute thresholds vary for different people.
B)The costs of false "detections" make change one's absolute threshold.
C)Unpleasant stimuli tends to significantly lower one's threshold for recognition.
D)The state of one's nervous system and the stimulus itself affect one's absolute threshold.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Unpleasant stimuli do not necessarily lower one's threshold for recognition; rather, they might increase sensitivity or attention, but the absolute threshold is more about the minimum level of stimulus intensity needed to detect a stimulus, which is not directly affected by the pleasantness of the stimulus.

Regarding Absolute Thresholds, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE