Which theory emphasizes that personal expectations and motivations influence the level of absolute thresholds?
A) signal detection theory
B) Weber's law
C) subliminal persuasion theory
D) sensory perception theory

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Signal detection theory emphasizes that personal expectations and motivations influence the level of absolute thresholds. It proposes that individuals have a certain level of sensitivity or discrimination ability to detect signals from background noise, and this ability is affected by factors such as motivation, expectations, and fatigue.

Which Theory Emphasizes That Personal Expectations and Motivations Influence the Level