In a study conducted by Daniel Simons, why did many participants fail to notice a person in a gorilla costume?
A. It is harder for the human eye to process dark items than light ones.
B. They were focused on watching a series of rapid changes.
C. They were distracted by a person carrying an art project through the scene.
D. They were not interested in the scene they were observing.
Answer: B
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