If we are directing attention in order to find a specific target in an array and ignore distracters, a subcomponent of N1, called _______, is triggered at occipitotemporal sites contralateral to the target.
A) N2pc
B) N12
C) P3
D) V5

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N2pc (N2 posterior contralateral) is a subcomponent of N1 that signals attentional selection of a target among distractors. It occurs about 200-300ms after stimulus presentation and is triggered at occipitotemporal sites contralateral to the target. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options B-D are incorrect as they are not related to attentional selection in the context of target detection tasks.

If We Are Directing Attention in Order to Find a Specific