Asked by Maddi Robinson on Apr 25, 2024

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On a particular trial in a detection experiment, no stimulus is presented, but the participant reports having perceived one. What is this called?

A) hit
B) miss
C) false alarm
D) correct negative

Detection Experiment

A type of experiment in psychology and neuroscience focusing on identifying the threshold at which a stimulus is perceived by participants.

False Alarm

A false alarm refers to a warning signal indicating a threat or problem that ultimately proves to be unfounded or incorrect.

Stimulus

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

  • Comprehend the fundamental concepts of signal-detection theory, which encompasses crucial terminology such as hits, misses, false alarms, and correct negatives.
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Jadin FletcherApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This is called a false alarm, which occurs when the participant reports perceiving a stimulus when none was actually presented.