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Inattentional blindness is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals fail to notice
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an unexpected object or event in their visual field because their attention is focused on something else.
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This occurs even when the object is in plain sight and should be easily detectable.
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Inattentional blindness demonstrates that perception is not just about what is visible but also about what the brain chooses to process.
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People can miss significant details if they are concentrating on a specific task showing the limits of human attention.
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Now let's look at some real-world examples of inattentional blindness.
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One well-known example of inattentional blindness is when drivers fail to see pedestrians
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or cyclists while focusing on other vehicles or traffic signals.
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Even though the pedestrian is visible, the driver's attention is directed elsewhere, leading to a failure to perceive the person crossing the street.
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Another example occurs in everyday conversations where someone might not notice an obvious change in their surroundings
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because they are deeply engaged in talking or texting.
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Magicians and illusionists also take advantage of inattentional blindness by directing an audience's focus to one hand
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while performing a trick with the other.
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Now let's examine the causes of inattentional blindness.
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One major cause of inattentional blindness is the brain's limited capacity for attention.
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Since humans cannot process all the visual information around them at once, they prioritise what seems most important and filter out less relevant details.
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Another cause is cognitive load, which occurs when the brain is handling too much information at once, making it more likely to overlook unexpected events.
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Expectations also play a role.
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People are less likely to notice something if they do not expect it to be there.
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For example, if someone is watching a basketball game, they might not notice a person in a costume walking across the court because they are focused on the players.
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Now let's explore the effects of inattentional blindness.
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Inattentional blindness can have both minor and serious consequences.
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In everyday life it may lead to small mistakes, such as missing a friend waving in a crowd or failing to notice a misplaced object.
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However, in high-stakes situations the effects can be more significant.
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For example, in medical settings a doctor
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or nurse focused on one aspect of a procedure might overlook an important change in a patient's condition.
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In workplace environments, inattentional blindness can contribute to safety hazards if employees fail to notice warning signs or unexpected obstacles.
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Now let's look at some solutions for reducing inattentional blindness.
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One way to reduce inattentional blindness is by increasing awareness of how attention works.
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When people understand that they may overlook unexpected details, they are more likely to stay alert and actively scan their environment.
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Another strategy is reducing cognitive load by simplifying tasks and avoiding distractions, which helps free up mental resources for noticing important details.
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Training exercises such as situational awareness,
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drills for drivers or medical professionals can also improve attention by encouraging people to stay mindful of their surroundings.
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Finally, using visual and auditory cues such as flashing lights or warning sounds can help direct attention to critical details,
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reducing the risk of missing something important.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B2 級別的口語課以影片“What is Inattentional Blindness?”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：blindness, inattentional, attention, notice, details。 這段影片共有 35 個句子、529 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 3:32。 說話人語速自然，每分鐘約 150 個詞，接近日常對話。 只有 76% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 15 個單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
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| blindness 名詞 | /ˈblaɪndnəs/ | 盲目性 |
| overlook 動詞 | /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ | 俯瞰, 俯視 |
| pedestrian 名詞 | /pəˈdɛstɹiən/ | 行人, 行者 |
| surroundings 名詞 | /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ | 周圍 /周圍 |
| cognitive 形容詞 | /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ | 認知的 /認知的 |
| auditory 形容詞 | /ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ | 聽覺的 /聽覺的, 耳朵的 |
| misplace 動詞 | /mɪsˈpleɪs/ | 擱忘 /擱忘, 誤放 /誤放 |
| simplify 動詞 | /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ | 簡化 /簡化 |
| cyclist 名詞 | /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ | 騎腳踏車的人 /騎腳踏車的人 |
| perceive 動詞 | /pɚˈsiv/ | 察覺 /察覺, 感知 |
| obstacle 名詞 | /ˈɑbstəkəl/ | 障礙 /障礙, 妨礙 /妨礙 |
| hazard 名詞 | /ˈhæzəd/ | 危險, 風險 /風險 |
| expectation 名詞 | /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ | 等待 |
| workplace 名詞 | /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ | 工作場所 /工作場所, 職場 /職場 |
| consequence 名詞 | /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/ | 後果 /後果, 結果 /結果 |
需要注意的發音
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/, perception /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: auditory /ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/, detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/, situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/, phenomenon /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/, cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/, perceive /pɚˈsiv/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/, overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/, surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/, cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/, misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/
- /æ/ — 嘴張大，不要讀成 /e/: distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, hazard /ˈhæzəd/, scan /skæn/, examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 blindness, overlook, pedestrian 這類單詞。
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