When You Increase Your Attention to Something in Your Visual

question 242

Multiple Choice

When you increase your attention to something in your visual field, the part of your visual cortex sensitive to that area becomes __________.

• A) more active, even before the object is consciously perceived.
• B) less active when the object is consciously perceived.
• C) more active after the object disappears from view.
• D) the only section of the brain that is active.

---

Definitions:

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychology in the United States, promoting research, education, and clinical practice in the field.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the father of American psychology, known for his contributions to functionalism.

Margaret Floy Washburn

A prominent early American psychologist known for her work in animal behavior and motor theory development.