Title
The Effects of Change Blindness on a Motion Picture
Date
5-30-2013 2:00 PM
Location
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Department
Psychology
Session Chair
David Foster
Session Title
Psychology Poster Session 2
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Chehalis Strapp
Presentation Type
Poster session
Abstract
Levin and Simons (1997), conducted a study demonstrating the limitations of our visual capacity. Change blindness refers to the inability to detect large changes in visual scenes. To test this argument, this study hypothesized that change detection will differ based on instructions given prior to watching the film; either forewarned of changes occurring or not. Participants viewed a short film containing changes every time the camera angle changed. They were asked to pay close attention and after viewing the film wrote a brief description regarding its content. Findings suggest that our representations of visual scenes are sparse or incomplete.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Stephanie, "The Effects of Change Blindness on a Motion Picture" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 34.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/psych/34
The Effects of Change Blindness on a Motion Picture
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Levin and Simons (1997), conducted a study demonstrating the limitations of our visual capacity. Change blindness refers to the inability to detect large changes in visual scenes. To test this argument, this study hypothesized that change detection will differ based on instructions given prior to watching the film; either forewarned of changes occurring or not. Participants viewed a short film containing changes every time the camera angle changed. They were asked to pay close attention and after viewing the film wrote a brief description regarding its content. Findings suggest that our representations of visual scenes are sparse or incomplete.