A Typical Study of Change Blindness Uses the Rapid Alternation

question 46

Multiple Choice

A typical study of change blindness uses the rapid alternation of two photos, with each presented for about one-quarter of a second and with a brief blank interval after each exposure. How many alternation cycles does an observer require to detect the change in the photos?

• A) around 10
• B) around 12
• C) around 9
• D) around 7

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