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o Signal detection theory predicts all but which of the following? a. When her s

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o Signal detection theory predicts all but which of the following? a. When her stereo is on, Carolyn does not notice an increase in her neighbor's television volume, but, when she is reading a book, Carolyn immediately notices the increased volume. E that the das are getting shorter and part of her walk is in the dark, Etyda notices more sounds that signal Etyda walks the same route every day. Now possible danger c. As he has gotten older, David notices that his sense of taste has diminished. d During allergy season, Bettina's sense of smell becomes duller O Amumro mor ofle oitices te aroma Sating from his nio aten tw is uny

Explanation / Answer

Answer: C. as he has grown older, David notices that his sense of taste has diminished.

EXplanation: Signal Detection Theory assumes decision maker as not a passive receiver of information, but an active one who makes difficult judgments under conditions of uncertainty. But here, David is a passive reciever of an information.