Active search is not the only way to achieve the goal. Arthur Kramer and Walter Boot (Arthur Kramer, Walter Boot), psychologists from the University of Illinois (USA), asked volunteers to watch the screen on which different objects moved, and be sure to report the appearance of a new one.
Active search is not the only way to achieve the goal. Arthur Kramer and Walter Boot (Arthur Kramer, Walter Boot), psychologists from the University of Illinois (USA), asked volunteers to watch the screen on which different objects moved, and be sure to report the appearance of a new one. Those who actively searched for a new object with their eyes performed worse than those who patiently waited and perceived the screen as a whole. This strategy, more passive and contemplative, was more often chosen by older people. It was they who achieved more success, in contrast to the young and very active participants.