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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.1
How might one argue against the absolute threshold concept in signal detection theory?
It establishes that subliminal messages have no effect on our conscious awareness or behavior.
It argues that sensation depends solely on physical stimuli and not perception processes.
It confirms that detecting a faint stimulus requires strong cognitive processing abilities.
It suggests that sensing is not purely objective but influenced by individual psychological factors.
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