When do we use signal detection theory?

0 votes

4 views

asked Jan 15 in Psychology by OsvaldoCorte (390 points)

Your comment on this question:

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Your answer

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

1 Answer

0 votes

answered Jan 15 by BiancaHallig (470 points)

We use signal detection theory when we investigate how different factors influence our ability to detect a stimulus amongst background noise. This can help explain individual differences in perceptual sensitivity.

Your comment on this answer:

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

When do we use signal detection theory?

Your comment on this question:

Your answer

1 Answer

Your comment on this answer:

Related questions

Categories