Although Manuel was sitting right next to his parents,he smelled a skunk minutes before they did.Apparently,Manuel has a lower ________ for skunk odor than his parents have.
A) critical period
B) tolerance level
C) absolute threshold
D) sensory adaptation

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The absolute threshold refers to the minimum amount of stimulus needed in order for a person to detect it. In this case, Manuel was able to detect the skunk odor at a lower level than his parents, suggesting that he has a lower absolute threshold for that particular smell. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Manuel's ability to detect the skunk odor in comparison to his parents.

Although Manuel Was Sitting Right Next to His Parents,he Smelled