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Intricate visual tasks may lead to loss of touch
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Have you ever failed to notice your phone vibrating or have been pick-pocketed while searching for a friend\'s face in a crowded place? It is because you were so much engrossed in the visual task that you actually lost the ability to notice that your own wallet was being picked.
​London: Have you ever failed to notice your phone vibrating or have been pick-pocketed while searching for a friend's face in a crowded place? It is because you were so much engrossed in the visual task that you actually lost the ability to notice that your own wallet was being picked.According to a new study, people's ability to notice the sense of touch is reduced when they are carrying out a demanding visual task.
The study pointed out an example of cars that now come fixed with tactile alerts and signals the driver when it begins to drift across lanes. However, the researchers said that the drivers are less likely to notice these alerts when engaging in demanding visual tasks such as searching for directions at a busy junction.
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