The attentional blink is indicated by:
a) decreased RT to a second target stimulus, the sooner it occurs after an initial target stimulus.
b) decreased RT to a first target stimulus because participants expect it to be followed by a second target.
c) increased RT to a second target stimulus, the sooner it occurs after an initial target stimulus.
d) increased RT to a first target stimulus because participants expect it to be followed by a second target.
Answer: c
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