would be almost effortless.
After all, you’re simply looking for pears.
But visual attention isn’t quite that simple.
When objects
are similar in shape, color, and size, the brain can begin processing them as a group rather than as completely separate objects.
That can make it surprisingly easy to lose track.
You may count one pear twice.
You may skip another.
Or you may unconsciously decide you’ve reached the end before you’ve actually checked the entire image.
And that’s where the challenge begins.
Don’t Trust Your First Count
Here’s a
