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Which of these applied problems served as an early inspiration for attention researchers?
 
  a) the invention of television
   b) the information overload problems of WWII pilots
   c) the invention of the computer
   d) the early development of cellular telephones

Question 2

Which of these is an example of a magician's manipulation of attention, from the top-down?
 
  a) using a big move to cover a small move
   b) engaging a participant in an attention-demanding activity, like memorizing the card they just picked
   c) having a sudden event occur, such as the appearance of a bird
   d) saying Abracadabra before the critical moment



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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