How is the theoretical absolute threshold related to the observed absolute threshold?
a. The observed absolute threshold is more variable than the theoretical absolute threshold.
b. The observed absolute threshold is consistently greater than the theoretical absolute threshold.
c. The observed absolute threshold is consistently less than the theoretical absolute threshold.
d. They are identical.
When researchers use the term subliminal stimuli, they are referring to stimuli that are _____.
a. above threshold and detected at least 50 percent of the time
b. above threshold and detected up to 49 percent of the time
c. below threshold and detected up to 49 percent of the time
d. below threshold and detected at least 50 percent of the time