Asked by Sayra Lagos on May 07, 2024
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The eye movement called ________ is a tracking mechanism that occurs when a person is reading.
A) vertigo
B) nystagmus
C) saccades
D) none of the above
Tracking Mechanism
A system or process used to monitor and follow the movement or progress of an object, individual, or trend.
Nystagmus
A condition characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movements of the eyes.
Saccades
Rapid, ballistic movements of the eyes that abruptly change the point of fixation to scan a visual scene or follow a moving object.
- Grasp the mechanisms of eye movements and their relevance to visual tracking.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Saccades are rapid eye movements that allow the eyes to quickly move from one point of focus to another. When reading, saccades allow the eyes to jump from one word to the next. Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness, and nystagmus is an involuntary eye movement that can be a symptom of certain medical conditions, but neither are related to reading.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the mechanisms of eye movements and their relevance to visual tracking.