A visitor walks into an art show, quickly views the work, and is gone within five minutes. The visitor is an example of

a passive observer.
an active observer.
a responsive viewer.
an unresponsive viewer.

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The visitor is an example of a passive observer. This term typically refers to someone who engages with the work without deep interaction, analysis, or emotional response, which aligns with quickly viewing the art and leaving without spending much time or contemplation.