As the human brain evolved an increased sensory capacity, it also required a mechanism for selective awareness and stimulus response. This mechanism is called:
A) plasticity.
B) memory.
C) attention.
D) change blindness.

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Attention is the mechanism by which the human brain selectively processes certain stimuli while ignoring others. It is necessary for effective perception, learning, and decision-making. While both plasticity and memory are related to changes in the brain, they do not specifically refer to the process of selective awareness and stimulus response. Change blindness refers to the phenomenon of failing to notice significant changes in one's visual environment, rather than a mechanism for stimulus processing.

As the Human Brain Evolved an Increased Sensory Capacity, It