Multiple Choice
In 2009,two Northwest Airline pilots overflew their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles because they were focused on their laptops and in conversation.They also ignored air traffic controllers' attempts to reach them.What may have explained this potentially dangerous error?
A) selective attention
B) consciousness
C) inattentional blindness
D) change blindness
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