Sensory thresholds

Sensory thresholds refer to the minimum level of stimulus energy required for our senses to detect a stimulus. For instance, it’s the faintest sound, light, or smell that we can perceive. There are two main types: the absolute threshold, which is the smallest intensity detectable, and the difference threshold, which is the minimum change needed to notice a difference between two stimuli. Understanding these thresholds helps us comprehend how our senses work and how they can vary from person to person, influencing our perception of the world around us.