Inattentional Blindness

The monograph explores the phenomenon of inattentional blindness – the failure to notice clearly visible stimuli when attention is directed elsewhere. Drawing on contemporary theoretical approaches and experimental findings, the book provides a systematic and accessible account of the role of attention in visual perception. Special emphasis is placed on the key characteristics of attention – its limited capacity and selectivity – and the ways in which these properties shape our perception of reality. Through an overview of experimental procedures, analysis of eye movements, and discussion of neural correlates, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the relationship between attention and perception. The monograph also examines factors influencing inattentional blindness, including individual differences and stimulus-related variables, as well as related phenomena such as the attentional blink and change blindness. It is intended for psychology students, researchers, and a broader audience interested in how attention shapes everyday experience and the limits of human perception.