The phenomenon of attentional capture ______.
A)primarily depends upon the perceiver's goals
B)is driven almost entirely by the properties of the stimulus
C)can be overridden by top-down processes under certain circumstances
D)is driven by the stimulus but can be overridden by top-down processes

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Attentional capture is influenced by the properties of the stimulus, but top-down processes (such as the perceiver's goals, expectations, or current focus of attention) can modulate or override this effect, allowing for selective attention despite potentially distracting stimuli.

The Phenomenon of Attentional Capture ______