Based on Treisman and Gelade's study of features and attention,we know it would be easiest for subjects to detect a T among a display of:
A) Y's and I's.
B) Z's and I's.
C) F's and E's.
D) H's and E's.

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Treisman and Gelade's feature integration theory suggests that certain features can be processed in parallel and preattentively, making it easier to detect an object if it has a unique feature among distractors. A "T" among "Y's" and "I's" would be easier to detect because the combination of horizontal and vertical lines in a "T" is distinct from the features of "Y's" and "I's," allowing for easier and faster detection without the need for focused attention.

Based on Treisman and Gelade's Study of Features and Attention,we