Inattentional Blindness Occurred During the Gorilla Experiment Because the Participants

question 13

Multiple Choice

Inattentional blindness occurred during the gorilla experiment because the participants were focused instead on:

• A)A flashing light
• B)Counting the number of times people passed a basketball
• C)Looking for an oddball word in a string of words
• D)An arrow pointing to a box

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Definitions:

Disproportionately Negative

Having an excessive or unequal amount of negativity or adverse effects compared to positives.

Feedback

Information given to an individual or group regarding their performance or behavior, intended to guide future actions or decisions.

Specific Instruments

Tools or devices designed for a particular purpose or task, often referred to in the context of musical instruments or scientific measurements.

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off or less skilled, which can serve to boost one's own self-esteem or sense of well-being.