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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.7
Why does the Absolute Threshold theory face criticism in explaining sensory perception?
Individual variability in sensory experiences is not accounted for adequately.
The signal detection analysis contradicts some key concepts in this theory.
The concept of subliminal stimuli contradicts this theory's assumptions.
It underestimates psychological factors influencing perception.
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