_____ refers to the purposeful allocation of information processing capacity toward developing an understanding of some stimulus.
A) Reaction
B) Comprehension
C) Sensation
D) Attention
E) Retention

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Attention refers to the purposeful allocation of information processing capacity toward developing an understanding of some stimulus, while sensation refers to the detection of physical stimuli and comprehension refers to the understanding and interpretation of information that has been perceived. Reaction and retention are not related to this concept.

_____ Refers to the Purposeful Allocation of Information Processing Capacity