Overview

Due to the great deal of current interest in the use of eye movement recordings to investigate various mental processes, the contributors to this volume have been set the problem of describing how we know where to move our eyes. The common theme is that variations in eye movements indicate variations in the processing of what is being perceived, whether in reading, driving or scene perception. However, a number of problems of interpretation are now emerging, and this edited volume sets out to address these problems. The book investigates controversies concerning the variations in eye movements associated with reading ability, concerning the extent to which text is used by the guidance mechanism while reading, concerning the relationship between eye movements and the control of other body movements, the relationship between what is inspected and what is perceived, and concerning the role of visual control attention in the acquisition of complex perceptual-motor skills, in addition to the nature of the guidance mechanism itself.

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Author:   G. Underwood (Department of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:  

9780080433615

ISBN 10:   0080433618
Pages:   466
Publication Date:   16 July 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Contributors. Eye guidance and visual information processing: reading, visual search, picture perception and driving (G. Underwood, R. Radach). Definition and computation of oculomotor measures in the study of cognitive processes (A.W. Inhoff, R. Radach). Eye movements and measures of reading time (S.P. Liversedge et al.). Determinants of fixation positions in words during reading (R. Radach, G.W. McConkie). About regressive saccades in reading in their relation to word identification (F. Vitu et al.). Word skipping: implications for theories of eye movement control in reading (M. Brysbaert, F. Vitu). The influence of parafoveal words on foveal inspection time: evidence for a processing trade-off (A. Kennedy). Parafoveal pragmatics (W.S. Murray). Foveal processing load and landing position effects in reading (S.P. Liversedge, G. Underwood). Individual differences in reading and eye movement control (J. Everatt et al.). Eye movement control in reading: an overview and model (K. Rayner et al.). Eye movements during scene viewing: an overview (J.M. Henderson, A. Hollingworth). Eye guidance and visual search (J.M. Findlay, I.D. Gilchrist). Prefixational object perception in scenes: objects popping out of schemas (P. De Graef). Functional division of the visual field: moving masks and moving windows (P.M.J. van Diepen et al.). Film perception: the processing of film cuts (G. d'Ydewalle et al.). Visual search of dynamic scenes: event types and the role of experience in viewing driving situations (P.R. Chapman, G. Underwood). How much do novice drivers see? The effects of demand on visual search strategies in novice and experienced drivers (D.E. Crundall et al.). The development of the eye movement strategies of learner drivers (D.C. Dishart, M.F. Land). What the driver's eye tells the car's brain (A. Liu). Author index. Subject index.

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J.A. Groeger ... By bringing together experts in eye movement research in reading, scene perception and driving within this excellent single volume, Underwood has done more than the driving research community a real service. ...a testament to what can be gained from well directed specialist meetings... Transportation Research Part F Ingrid R. Olson ...Over 30 distinguished contributors discuss in 20 chapters the general topics of eye movement measurement, and eye movement guidance in reading (approximately one half of the book), visual search, picture perception, and dynamic displays. The book is refined in scope and provides good coverage of these specific areas. ...The impression left by this book is a favorable one. Many researchers engaged in this line of research will find it an important addition to their library. ...the individual authors struck a fine balance between reviewing historical theory and fact, while presenting contemporary findings and new topics. Contemporary Psychology

J.A. Groeger ... By bringing together experts in eye movement research in reading, scene perception and driving within this excellent single volume, Underwood has done more than the driving research community a real service. ...a testament to what can be gained from well directed specialist meetings... Transportation Research Part F Ingrid R. Olson ...Over 30 distinguished contributors discuss in 20 chapters the general topics of eye movement measurement, and eye movement guidance in reading (approximately one half of the book), visual search, picture perception, and dynamic displays. The book is refined in scope and provides good coverage of these specific areas. ...The impression left by this book is a favorable one. Many researchers engaged in this line of research will find it an important addition to their library. ...the individual authors struck a fine balance between reviewing historical theory and fact, while presenting contemporary findings and new topics. Contemporary Psychology

J.A. Groeger... By bringing together experts in eye movement research in reading, scene perception and driving within this excellent single volume, Underwood has done more than the driving research community a real service. ...a testament to what can be gained from well directed specialist meetings...Transportation Research Part FIngrid R. Olson...Over 30 distinguished contributors discuss in 20 chapters the general topics of eye movement measurement, and eye movement guidance in reading (approximately one half of the book), visual search, picture perception, and dynamic displays. The book is refined in scope and provides good coverage of these specific areas. ...The impression left by this book is a favorable one. Many researchers engaged in this line of research will find it an important addition to their library. ...the individual authors struck a fine balance between reviewing historical theory and fact, while presenting contemporary findings and new topics.Contemporary Psychology

J.A. Groeger ... By bringing together experts in eye movement research in reading, scene perception and driving within this excellent single volume, Underwood has done more than the driving research community a real service. ...a testament to what can be gained from well directed specialist meetings... Transportation Research Part F Ingrid R. Olson ...Over 30 distinguished contributors discuss in 20 chapters the general topics of eye movement measurement, and eye movement guidance in reading (approximately one half of the book), visual search, picture perception, and dynamic displays. The book is refined in scope and provides good coverage of these specific areas. ...The impression left by this book is a favorable one. Many researchers engaged in this line of research will find it an important addition to their library. ...the individual authors struck a fine balance between reviewing historical theory and fact, while presenting contemporary findings and new topics. Contemporary Psychology

"from:J.A. Groeger ... By bringing together experts in eye movement research in reading, scene perception and driving within this excellent single volume, Underwood has done more than the driving research community a real service. ...a testament to what can be gained from well directed specialist meetings..."" --Transportation Research Part F from:Ingrid R. Olson ""...Over 30 distinguished contributors discuss in 20 chapters the general topics of eye movement measurement, and eye movement guidance in reading (approximately one half of the book), visual search, picture perception, and dynamic displays. The book is refined in scope and provides good coverage of these specific areas. ...The impression left by this book is a favorable one. Many researchers engaged in this line of research will find it an important addition to their library. ...the individual authors struck a fine balance between reviewing historical theory and fact, while presenting contemporary findings and new topics."" --Contemporary Psychology"

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