Suppose you lose your keys. You look everywhere and can't find them until you notice them on the table right in front of you, clearly within view the whole time. What phenomenon have you just experienced?

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Inattentional blindness occurs when an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus that is in plain sight, purely as a result of a lack of attention rather than any vision defects or deficits. This phenomenon explains why you didn't notice the keys on the table despite them being clearly visible.

Suppose You Lose Your Keys