When participants are shown a stream of letters,they have difficulty indicating the presence of a probe letter if it is presented between 100 to 500 milliseconds after a target letter.This interval is referred to as a(n)__________________.

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The interval between 100 to 500 milliseconds after a target letter is known as the attentional blink period. During this time, the brain is still processing the first target letter, and there is a reduced ability to detect a subsequent probe letter. This phenomenon is known as attentional blink, where the brain temporarily "blinks" or suppresses attention, making it difficult to process multiple stimuli within a short time frame.

When Participants Are Shown a Stream of Letters,they Have Difficulty