DIFFERENCE THRESHOLD

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N., Sam M.S.
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The smallest difference perceptible between 2 stimuli that can be measured.

DIFFERENCE THRESHOLD: "The difference threshold is measured across several trials."

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Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DIFFERENCE THRESHOLD," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/difference-threshold/ (accessed February 7, 2023).

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