Understanding Difference Threshold

Easy Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Sensory Processes

In the study of sensation and perception, understanding how we detect stimuli in our environment is crucial. One fundamental concept in sensory processes is the difference threshold. Which of the following best defines the difference threshold?

The maximum amount of stimulus energy that can be detected.

The minimum level of stimulus intensity that can be detected.

The smallest detectable difference between two stimuli.

The process through which sensory stimuli are transformed into neural signals.

The ability to identify the origin or location of a stimulus.

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