When studying the phenomenon of gaze detection, there are many factors to consider. Like all other paranormal phenomena, atrocious research has been conducted on this topic, both to prove and disprove its existence. Rupert Sheldrake, a well-known advocate of paranormal activity, has demonstrated in a series of experiments positive findings that could lead to the conclusion that this is not a simple artifact of pseudo randomization. Robert Baker, David Marks, and John Colwell are skeptics, who have conducted similar experiments, and have claimed that their results conclude with pseudo randomization. Does the relative position of the viewer make a difference in the ability to detect being stared at? In every experiment conducted by Sheldrake and the others, the gaze was always positioned behind the gaze. As long as the gaze was preoccupied, as in Robert Baker's experiment, the position of the gaze should not influence the effectiveness of the gaze's ability to "perceive" gazes. While maintaining a respectful distance from the subject, would they be able to perceive that they are being stared at without seeing that they are being stared at? We've all heard the stories of people looking at each other from across the room and loving the first sight. Did one of the "lovers" sense the other from across the room? From personal experience, it seems more likely that someone will look at you - feel stared at - if you are not placed directly like them. In Baker's experiment, nine out of thirty-eight subjects could have been distracted or allowed to concentrate too much in the experiment: They're staring at me, aren't they? (Baker, 5) With activities such as eating, drinking, eating, watching television, or working on the computer, individuals can easily become distracted. This means that if the sensation of being stared at is not strong, the mind may still perceive it. On the other hand, the 9 subjects observed during the study would be less likely to be distracted by a sensation of staring (Baker). If it is not a strong sensation, the mind may be too preoccupied to be aware of it. Therefore, if the gazer is not "gifted" at perceiving being stared at, a feeling of weakness during a "mind-consuming" activity, such as studying, could easily be ignored. When the mind is completely occupied, for example, while studying, perhaps the sensation is overshadowed by the worry of the mind. Unless this skill has been practiced or developed at some point in one's life, it could easily be ignored or overlooked..