Which model of attention is best supported by research findings and why?
A)
The early selection filter because it allows higher-order information to be processed even if physically irrelevant.
B)
The early selection filter because it does not filter out irrelevant physical information until after irrelevant semantic information is filtered out early in processing.
C)
The late selection filter because it does not filter out irrelevant physical information before it has been processed in terms of its physical significance.
D)
The late selection filter because it allows for higher-order information to be processed even if physically irrelevant.
Answer: D