Absolute and Difference Thresholds

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Difference Threshold

the smallest amount of change between two stimuli that a person can detect half of the time

Absolute Threshold

the lowest intensity levels of stimuli a person can detect half of the time

Signal Detection Theory

the view point that both stimulus intensity and decision-making process and involved in the detection of a stimulus


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