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What is the difference between a sensory threshold and an absolute threshold?
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A sensory threshold refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed to detect a particular sensory experience. An absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed for a person to detect a stimulus at least 50% of the time.
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