Title

Effects Of Task Training And Instructions On Foveal Load

Abstract

The goal of this research was to investigate the effects of foveal load on sensitivity in the peripheral visual field. Foveal load was manipulated by comparing the simple fixation of a cross vs. a first-order (i.e., rate) compensatory tracking task. Peripheral sensitivity was determined simultaneously for light flashes presented at different eccentricities along the horizontal meridian. The effects of training on the task were also evaluated in terms of changes in peripheral sensitivity. In general, the results showed no losses in peripheral sensitivity or a ‘tunnel vision’ effect under the experimental conditions employed. These results are contrary to data obtained by previous investigators. Reasons for these findings are discussed. © 1987 SPIE.

Publication Date

9-17-1987

Publication Title

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volume

778

Number of Pages

30-33

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940461

Socpus ID

0023545477 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0023545477

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