The Available Data from Patients with Brain Damage to Circuits

question 6

Multiple Choice

The available data from patients with brain damage to circuits controlling attention indicate that:

• A) the brain mechanisms controlling attention are inseparable from the brain mechanisms directly involved in perception
• B) multiple brain mechanisms are responsible for the control of attention
• C) a single mechanism governs the ability to disengage attention from its current focus and also the ability to lock in to a new attention focus
• D) the mechanisms controlling attention differ from one individual to the next

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives, typically aimed at solving a problem or achieving a goal.

Conflict

A disagreement or confrontation resulting from differing needs, values, or interests between individuals or groups.

Group Participation

Involvement and active engagement of members within a group or team towards achieving common goals.

Specificity

The condition or quality of being specific, precise, or particular.