Process 1
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Function pages turn anatomy into computations — what Attention actually does.
Processes and networks below summarise mainstream models, not a single dogma.
Processes
Process 2
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Process 3
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Process 4
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Process 5
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Process 6
A computational step in selection and control for Attention.
Networks
Network 172
Network 258
Network 341
Network 485
Network 530
Network 1
Relative emphasis of network 1 in selection and control (editorial scale).
Network 2
Relative emphasis of network 2 in selection and control (editorial scale).
Network 3
Relative emphasis of network 3 in selection and control (editorial scale).
Network 4
Relative emphasis of network 4 in selection and control (editorial scale).
Network 5
Relative emphasis of network 5 in selection and control (editorial scale).
Examples
Example 1
Everyday or lab example of selection and control in action.
Example 2
Everyday or lab example of selection and control in action.
Example 3
Everyday or lab example of selection and control in action.
Example 4
Everyday or lab example of selection and control in action.
Compare network percentages with clinical load on the profile radar.
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