We experience the difference threshold as a
A) perceptual set.
B) masking stimulus.
C) subliminal stimulus.
D) jnd.

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The just noticeable difference (jnd) is the minimum difference in stimulation that a person can reliably detect, also known as the difference threshold. It is the smallest change in stimulation that can be detected 50% of the time, and is therefore a measure of sensitivity to differences in perceptual experiences. Hence, the correct choice is option D.

We Experience the Difference Threshold as a