A neural theory of visual attention and short-term memory (NTVA)

► We review our neural theory of visual attention and short-term memory (NTVA). ► In NTVA, filtering changes the number of cortical neurons in which an object is represented. ► Pigeonholing scales the activation in neurons coding a particular feature. ► By filtering and pigeonholing important objects and features are selected for VSTM. ► VSTM is a feedback mechanism that sustains the activity of selected representations.