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Theories of Attention
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Which theory of attention proposes that attention acts like a filter, selecting relevant information from the environment and blocking out irrelevant information?
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Filter Theory
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The filter theory of attention, proposed by Donald Broadbent, suggests that attention acts as a filter, allowing only a limited amount of information to pass through to conscious awareness. This theory emphasizes the role of selective attention in focusing on relevant information while ignoring irrelevant distractions.