Absolute and Difference Thresholds

What is an example of absolute threshold in vision?

• Being able to see a single lit candle flame from 30 miles on a clear, dark night

• Seeing a single lit candle flame from 5 feet away

• Being able to see a car from 10 miles away

• Seeing a single lit candle flame from 100 miles away

Can you provide an example of absolute threshold in hearing?

• The ability to hear a jet engine from 100 feet away in a crowded stadium.

• The ability to hear a watch ticking from 20 feet away in a quiet room.

• The ability to hear a pin drop from 10 feet away in a noisy classroom.

• The ability to hear a whisper from 30 feet away in a library with people talking.

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Explain the concept of difference threshold with an example.

• Adding 2 pounds to a 10-pound weight will always be noticeable

• The difference threshold is the inability to detect any change in weight

• For example, if you are holding a 10-pound weight and someone adds 1 pound to it, you may not notice the difference. However, if they add 5 pounds, you are likely to notice the change. This difference in weight that you can detect is the difference threshold.

• If you are holding a 10-pound weight and someone adds 20 pounds to it, you may not notice the difference

How does absolute threshold differ from difference threshold?

• Absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect it, while difference threshold is the maximum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect it.

• Absolute threshold is the maximum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect it, while difference threshold is the maximum amount of difference between two stimuli that a person can detect.

• Absolute threshold is the minimum amount of difference between two stimuli that a person can detect, while difference threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect it.

• Absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect it, while difference threshold is the minimum amount of difference between two stimuli that a person can detect.

Give an example of difference threshold in taste perception.

• Adding 1 teaspoon of sugar to a cup of coffee to notice a difference in sweetness

• Adding pepper to a cup of coffee to notice a difference in spiciness

• Adding salt to a cup of coffee to notice a difference in bitterness

• Adding 10 teaspoons of sugar to a cup of coffee to notice a difference in sweetness

What is the significance of absolute threshold in psychology?

• It helps to understand the sensitivity of human senses and perception.

• It is used to calculate the speed of thought processes

• It determines the maximum level of intelligence a person can achieve

• It measures the amount of stress a person can handle

Provide an example of absolute threshold in the context of touch or pressure.

• the ability to feel the touch of a hot iron on the skin

• the ability to feel the touch of a sledgehammer on the skin

• the ability to feel the touch of a brick on the skin

• the ability to feel the touch of a feather on the skin

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How can absolute threshold be influenced by external factors?

• Absolute threshold is not influenced by external factors

• Absolute threshold is only influenced by visual stimuli

• Internal factors such as emotions and thoughts

• External factors such as noise, distractions, and physical conditions

Discuss the role of difference threshold in marketing and advertising.

• It is only relevant for online advertising

• It has no impact on marketing and advertising

• It is used to determine the maximum amount of change in a stimulus

• It helps in determining the minimum amount of change in a stimulus that can be detected by consumers.

Explain the concept of just noticeable difference (JND) in relation to difference threshold.

• JND is the invisible difference, while the difference threshold is the maximum amount of change required for detection.

• JND is the average detectable difference, while the difference threshold is the mean amount of change required for detection.

• JND is the smallest detectable difference, while the difference threshold is the minimum amount of change required for detection.

• JND is the largest detectable difference, while the difference threshold is the maximum amount of change required for detection.