Which component of the information processing system plays an important role according to both Broadbent's 'filter' theory and Triesman's Attenuation theory of attention?

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Both Broadbent's 'filter' theory and Treisman's Attenuation theory of attention emphasize the role of the filter in determining which information is processed further. The filter selects information based on certain criteria (physical characteristics in Broadbent's theory, and a more flexible, attenuated selection in Treisman's theory) before it is processed at higher levels.

Which Component of the Information Processing System Plays an Important