The use of the saccade target as a visual reference when localizing flashes during saccades

F. Maij, E. Brenner, H.C. Li, F.W. Cornelissen, J.B.J. Smeets

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    Abstract

    Flashes presented around the time of a saccade are often mislocalized. Such mislocalization is influenced by various factors. Here, we evaluate the role of the saccade target as a landmark when localizing flashes. The experiment was performed in a normally illuminated room to provide ample other visual references. Subjects were instructed to follow a randomly jumping target with their eyes. We flashed a black dot on the screen around the time of saccade onset. The subjects were asked to localize the black dot by touching the appropriate location on the screen. In a first experiment, the saccade target was displaced during the saccade. In a second experiment, it disappeared at different moments. Both manipulations affected the mislocalization. We conclude that our subjects' judgments are partly based on the flashed dot's position relative to the saccade target. © ARVO.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)7 1-9
    JournalJournal of Vision
    Volume10
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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