the overall scene.
That’s one reason a simple counting task can become harder when there are many similar objects packed together.
Your eyes may technically pass over an object without your conscious attention registering it clearly.
And that’s the sneaky part.
You can look directly at something and still fail to notice it.
A Quick Trick for Getting Better at These Puzzles
The next time you encounter a counting puzzle, don’t stare at the entire image and hope the answer suddenly appears.
Make a plan.
Scan systematically.
Break the picture