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Signal Detection, Psychological

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Definition: Psychophysical technique that permits the estimation of the bias of the observer as well as detectability of the signal (i.e., stimulus) in any sensory modality. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)  restrict to psychol: do not use for detection of signals in telecommunication (   
See Also Sensory Thresholds
Other names Signal Detection (Psychology); Theory, Signal Detection; Theories, Signal Detection; Signal Detections, Psychological; Signal Detections (Psychology); Signal Detection Theories; Signal Detection Analyses; Psychological Signal Detections; Psychological Signal Detection; Detections, Signal (Psychology); Detections, Psychological Signal; Detection, Signal (Psychology); Detection, Psychological Signal; Analysis, Signal Detection; Analyses, Signal Detection; Signal Detection Theory; Signal Detection Analysis

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