The sensory threshold refers to the minimum level of stimulus intensity that can be detected by the sensory organs and perceived by the brain. This concept is critical in psychology and neuroscience as it helps to understand how organisms interact with their environment. There are two main types of sensory thresholds: 1. **Absolute Threshold**: This is the smallest amount of stimulus energy that can be detected at least 50% of the time.
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