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Can you see the invisible gorilla?

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The Gorilla Effect: Understanding Inattentional Blindness

This chapter examines a striking study where participants failed to notice a gorilla among basketball players, illustrating the phenomenon of inattentional blindness. It also explores how distractions, such as phone conversations, can significantly impair our visual awareness and lead us to overlook critical details in our environment.

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