Question

Kendra loves spicy curry, but her husband prefers a mild curry. Starting with a mild curry, Kendra increases the spiciness every time she cooks. One day her husband complains that the curry is too spicy. After that, Kendra always makes the curry as spicy as the last time before her husband complained. With this exercise, Kendra assessed her husband’s ____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

With this exercise, Kendra assessed her husband’s difference thresold.

Explanation:

The difference threshold, known as JND as well (the just noticeable difference), consists of the slightest difference in stimulation that an individual can notice fifty percent of the time. Of course, there is a limit for this, such as in the case of Kendra's husband. Here, there is a point when the difference is not just noticeable anymore but becomes more evident.