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Cueing/Posner Task

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Which of the following best describes attentional cuing?

a: The process of shifting attention from one location to another. Explanation

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b: The ability to maintain focus on a single task for an extended period of time. Explanation

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c: The automatic capture of attention by a sudden and unexpected stimulus. Explanation

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d: The use of cues to direct attention to specific locations in anticipation of a target stimulus. Explanation

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What happens when a valid cue is presented in the Posner task?

a: It misdirects attention, slowing down reaction time. Explanation

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b: It helps focus attention on the correct location, speeding up response time. Explanation

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c: It causes confusion and makes it harder to detect the target. Explanation

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d: It has no effect on the reaction time or accuracy. Explanation

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In the Posner task, what is the purpose of using cues before the target appears?

a: To distract the participant and make the task harder. Explanation

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b: To test if the participant can ignore distractions. Explanation

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c: To help the participant focus attention on the likely location of the target. Explanation

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d: To confuse the participant into making a wrong guess. Explanation

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