When psychophysicists ask participants to answer "yes" or "no" regarding whether a stimulus was detected, they are measuring the _____.

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When participants are asked to answer "yes" or "no" regarding whether a stimulus was detected, psychophysicists are measuring the absolute threshold, which is the minimum amount of stimulation needed for the participant to detect the stimulus. The just noticeable difference (jnd) and difference threshold refer to the minimum amount of difference needed between two stimuli for the participant to notice a change, which is not being measured in this situation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

When Psychophysicists Ask Participants to Answer "Yes" or "No" Regarding