Dr.Delmar wants to determine how loud a certain noise must be in order for it to be heard from a distance of 17 metres.Her question involves the concept of:
A)relative magnitude.
B)difference threshold.
C)absolute threshold.
D)just noticeable difference (jnd).

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The concept of absolute threshold refers to the minimum amount of sensory stimulation required for a person to detect a particular stimulus at least 50% of the time. In this case, Dr. Delmar is trying to determine the minimum level of noise that can be detected from a distance of 17 metres, which falls under the definition of absolute threshold.

DrDelmar Wants to Determine How Loud a Certain Noise Must