Focus and Misdirection in Attention

Focus and Misdirection in Attention

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Science, Psychology, Moral Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores the concept of misdirection, demonstrating how our attention can be easily manipulated. It uses a scene where multiple changes occur unnoticed to illustrate how our brains focus on one thing at a time, creating an illusion of attention. The video concludes by reflecting on the nature of perception and attention.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial intriguing statement made in the video?

Something not completely legal

Something completely illegal

Something not completely illegal

Something completely legal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change occurred to the table in the scene?

It turned into a chair

It turned into a stool

It changed color

It disappeared

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new items did Apollo acquire during the scene?

A new coat and shoes

A new hat and handkerchief

A new scarf and gloves

A new shirt and tie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is misdirection described as in the video?

A form of deception

A type of magic trick

An elegant form of attention control

A way to confuse people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does our brain handle focus according to the video?

It can focus on two things simultaneously

It can focus on everything around us

It can only focus on one thing at a time

It can focus on multiple things at once

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you not feel bad about according to the video?

Being fooled by the trick

Not understanding the concept

Not paying attention

Missing the changes in the scene