Which part of the brain acts like a filter by disregarding repetitive information so you can focus on important new information?
A) reticular activating system
B) cerebellum
C) left hemisphere
D) cortex

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The reticular activating system acts as a filter for incoming stimuli to the brain, focusing attention on novel or significant information and disregarding repetitive or familiar information. This helps in concentrating on important new information by filtering out less significant background noise.

Which Part of the Brain Acts Like a Filter by Disregarding