Brush size

Although my question might seem silly, for some reason I cannot fix it. I am open to any suggestion.
I am using Photoshop CC on a Mac computer. Photoshop CC is up to date. The problem I am having is; for example if my brush size is 800px the active area in the brush is only 100-150px. I can't seem to be able to increase the active part of the brush. Any idea how to fix this issue?
Can someone email me the answer to [email protected]
Thank you
George

Hi R_Kelly
Thanks for replying, I am using the latest version of OS X version 10.9.1
The brush hardness is set to 100%, if I increase or decrease the hardness the active area of the brush follows. Also, if I increase or decrease the brush size the active area of the brush increases and decrease accordingly. It's very small in the center.
George

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