According to the information-processing perspective, an attentional gate:
A) bridges access from the external world to the sensory memory, the first level of attention.
B) connects the episodic memory to the "storehouse" of flashbulb memory.
C) links sensory memory to long-term memory.
D) links sensory memory to short-term memory.

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The attentional gate is a concept that refers to the process of filtering information from the sensory memory to the short-term memory, allowing only certain pieces of information to pass through for further processing. This is essential for managing the vast amount of sensory information we encounter, ensuring that only relevant information is focused on.

According to the Information-Processing Perspective, an Attentional Gate