While watching Pretty Woman (1990), you fail to notice when Vivian (Julia Roberts) begins to reach for a croissant that suddenly turns into a pancake. This is an example of _____, which can be a "real-life" example of _____ if you do not notice the switch.
A) a contingency break; inattentional blindness
B) a continuity error; change blindness
C) an attentional lapse; illusory contingency
D) a unity break; illusory sequencing

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This is a continuity error, as the filmmakers made a mistake in continuity between shots. It can also be seen as an example of change blindness, as the viewer fails to notice the change due to their attention being focused elsewhere.

While Watching Pretty Woman (1990), You Fail to Notice When