Using virtual reality to induce multi-trial inattentional blindness despite trial-by-trial measures of awareness

Rony Hirschhorn1, Dan Biderman2, Natalie Biderman2,3

  • 1Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, POB 39040, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel. rony.hirschhorn@gmail.com.

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