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.

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Robert Chayka · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  When you increase your attention to something in your visual field, the part of your visual cortex sensitive to that area becomes more active, even before the object is consciously perceived. This is because attention enhances the neural response to the input, making it easier for the brain to process the stimulus.

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