If the Research Presented in the Text (Simons & Chabris

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the research presented in the text (Simons & Chabris, 1999) applies, what could be missed when everyone is watching the car accident that just took place?

• A) Nothing.The accident will make everyone's attention more acute.
• B) The young woman who is making her way through the crowd stealing cell phones and wallets.
• C) The looks of the driver of the first car.
• D) Subliminal messages written into the paint of the cars.

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