Briefly explain the role of attention in memory processing

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The first step in getting information into memory is to pay attention to it.

Attention involves focusing awareness on a narrowed range of stimuli or events. Attention is like a filter that screens out most stimuli, while allowing a select few to get by. By paying attention to something, you are selecting some information for processing and possible storage, and disregarding other information. The ability to select important information to attend to is a vital part of memory and daily functioning.