In models of attention,a restriction on the amount of information that can be processed at one time is referred to as (a)_____________.

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The term "bottleneck" is often used in models of attention to refer to a restriction on the flow or processing of information, where there is a narrow point that limits the amount of information that can be processed or transmitted at one time. This is a commonly used metaphor in understanding attention, where attention acts as a gatekeeper that only allows certain information to be processed, while other information is filtered out or delayed.

In Models of Attention,a Restriction on the Amount of Information