A Teenager Who Is Focused on Texting While Crossing the Street

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Multiple Choice

A teenager who is focused on texting while crossing the street is not likely to notice a car rounding the corner and about to cross her path.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) blindsight.
• B) selective attention.
• C) dual processing.
• D) change blindness.

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