difference threshold

the smallest difference between two stimuli that can be consistently and accurately detected on 50% of trials. Also called difference limen (DL); just noticeable difference (JND; jnd). See also Weber’s law.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

distractibility

n. difficulty in maintaining attention or a tendency to be easily diverted from the matter at hand. Excessive distractibility is frequently found in children with learning disorders or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and in people experiencing manic or hypomanic episodes.