Limen
Limen
Limen (pronounced: /ˈlaɪmɛn/) is a term used in both psychology and physiology. In psychology, it refers to the threshold of a physiological or psychological response. In physiology, it is used to describe a boundary or threshold within the body.
Etymology
The term 'limen' is derived from the Latin word 'limen', which means 'threshold'. It was first used in the English language in the early 19th century.
In Psychology
In psychology, the limen is the point at which a stimulus is of sufficient intensity to begin to produce an effect. This concept is closely related to the Just Noticeable Difference (JND), which is the minimum level at which an individual can detect a change in a stimulus.
In Physiology
In physiology, a limen can refer to a boundary or threshold within the body. For example, the pain threshold is the point at which a stimulus (such as heat, pressure, or chemical change) becomes painful.
Related Terms
- Threshold (psychology)
- Just Noticeable Difference
- Pain threshold
- Absolute threshold
- Difference threshold
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Limen
- Wikipedia's article - Limen
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