If you want to find something quickly, knowing what not to look for can help speed up the process, researchers say.
New research from Johns Hopkins University has found that the art of ignoring can be used to improve search performance, but only after people have been given time to practice.
While it helps to know exactly what you're looking for, the researchers say knowing what not to look for can be just as useful, helping to block out distracting information.
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