Absolute threshold

ID: absolute-threshold

The absolute threshold refers to the minimum level of stimulus intensity that is necessary for a person to detect a stimulus 50% of the time. In other words, it is the lowest amount of physical energy that can be detected by the sensory organs. The concept is often used in psychology and sensory perception studies to measure the sensitivity of individual senses, such as hearing, vision, taste, touch, and smell.

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