The fact that fear may increase your sensitivity to an almost imperceptible pain stimulus is of most relevance to
A) bottom-up processing.
B) subliminal stimulation.
C) top-down processing.
D) signal detection theory.

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Signal detection theory explains how we detect signals under uncertain conditions, including how fear can heighten our sensitivity to weak stimuli, such as a barely noticeable pain.

The Fact That Fear May Increase Your Sensitivity to an Almost