Asked by
Brian Moran
on Dec 06, 2024
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Studies in which many participants fail to notice the presence of a gorilla or that two people switch places while being asked to engage in some other task (such as counting how many balls were passed or giving directions) is best considered an example of which of the following?
A) inattentional blindness
B) prosopagnosia
C) filtering
D) masking
Inattentional Blindness
The psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight due to the focus of attention elsewhere.
Task Difficulty
The level of challenge presented by a task, which can affect performance and engagement.
- Understand the concept of inattentional blindness and how it impacts awareness.
Verified Answer
HF
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of inattentional blindness and how it impacts awareness.