In attention experiments, cues that correctly predict the location of the target are called ________, whereas cues that predict other locations are called ________.
A)endogenous; exogenous
B)benefits; costs
C)valid; invalid
D)overt; covert

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Cues that correctly predict the location of the target are called valid cues, and cues that predict other locations are called invalid cues. Therefore, option C correctly describes this distinction. Option A is also somewhat related, as endogenous cues refer to voluntary control of attention, while exogenous cues are not under voluntary control, but it does not accurately describe the distinction between valid and invalid cues. Option B (benefits and costs) is not commonly used to describe attentional cues. Option D refers to the overt and covert shifts of attention, which does not capture the distinction between valid and invalid cues.

In Attention Experiments, Cues That Correctly Predict the Location of the Target