The notion of capacity as limiting attention has been criticized for being circular in nature. This means that
a) the notion of capacity can explain most findings from studies of attention.
b) the notion encompasses both early- and late-selection theories,
c) limited capacity is used as an explanation of attentional difficulty, and attentional difficulty is used to show evidence of limited capacity.
d) it explains our ability to respond to the multiple stimuli that surround us.
Answer: c
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