When Our Attention Is 'Captured' by a Feature of a Stimulus

question 10

Multiple Choice

When our attention is 'captured' by a feature of a stimulus, such as color or movement, it is said to reflect which kind of process?

• A) bottom-up
• B) bottom-down
• C) top-up
• D) top-down

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Definitions:

Fine Motor Movements

Precise movements made by small muscles, typically involving coordination between the eyes and hands, such as writing or buttoning a shirt.

Motor Cortex

A structure in the frontal lobe that controls fine motor movement in the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning.

Frontal Cortex

The part of the brain located in the front of the skull, responsible for high-level cognitive functions and decision making.