J.M. Findlay
Covert attention and saccadic eye movements
Findlay, J.M.
Authors
Contributors
L. Itti
Editor
G. Rees
Editor
J. Tsotsos
Editor
Abstract
In normal vision the eyes make overt saccadic eye movements several times each second. We have a good understanding of how saccadic targets are selected, particularly in visual search and in reading. Visual processing is enhanced at the saccade destination before the movement itself occurs and this peripheral preview assists the smooth uptake of visual information. Thus covert attention to locations in space operates as a supplementary process to assist active vision. Situations outside the laboratory in which covert attention acts as a substitute process without eye movements occurring are unusual.
Citation
Findlay, J. (2005). Covert attention and saccadic eye movements. In L. Itti, G. Rees, & J. Tsotsos (Eds.), Neurobiology of attention (114-117). Elsevier Academic Press
Publication Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
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Deposit Date | Nov 13, 2009 |
Pages | 114-117 |
Book Title | Neurobiology of attention. |
Chapter Number | 20 |
Keywords | Eye movements, Saccade, Covert visual attention, Overt visual attention. |
Publisher URL | http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/704156/description#description |
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