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Shawn Vance
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
Participants were instructed to focus on either white or black objects, disregarding the other color. When a red cross passed across the screen, about one third of the subjects did not notice it. This research protocol demonstrates which concept?
A) bottom-up processing
B) inattentional blindness
C) sensory adaptation
D) top-down processing
Inattentional Blindness
Inattentional blindness is the psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight, due to focusing attention on another task.
Research Protocol
A detailed plan or set of guidelines designed to govern the conduct of a scientific study or research project, ensuring validity and ethical standards are maintained.
Red Cross
An international humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other crises.
- Identify the function of attention in the process of perception.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the function of attention in the process of perception.