Daniel Simons created some studies that indicate ______.

A. eyewitness testimony is generally more reliable than statistical information
B. in a simple scene of mostly one color, a single example of a different color stands out
C. in a complex scene, some important details may elude our attention
D. the capacity for focused attention varies greatly by participant age


Answer: C

Psychology

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