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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.

Question 2

The authors of your text describe an incident in which a friend of theirs, Alan, found the body of an elderly neighbor. Despite obvious signs that she was murdered, Alan insisted that she died of old age. Why?
 
  a. He was not particularly adept at social perception.
  b. His expectations that she died of old age led him to ignore evidence that she was murdered.
  c. Only a very experienced police officer would have had the skills to determine if a murder took place.
  d. He was the real murderer, but wanted to cover up his crime.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: B




rl

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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