Overview
Inattentional blindness is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that reveals how our attention can limit our perception of the world around us. When we focus intently on a specific task, we may completely miss unexpected events or objects, even if they are right in front of us. This can have signi...
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Example: When reading a book, you focus on the text and ignore background noise.
Example: Seeing a red apple and recognizing it as an apple.
Example: Solving a complex math problem increases cognitive load.
Example: Noticing a car approaching while walking.
Example: A loud noise can be a stimulus that grabs your attention.
Example: The famous gorilla experiment tested inattentional blindness.
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Key Concepts
attentionperceptioncognitive loadvisual awareness