Selection of Procedures in Mental Division: Relations Between Self-Reports and Eye-Movement Patterns

Previous research on cross-cultural differences in visual attention has been inconclusive. Some studies have suggested the existence of systematic differences in global and local attention and context sensitivity, while others have produced negative or mixed results. The objective in this study was to examine the similarities and differences in holistic and analytic cognitive styles in a sample of Czech and Taiwanese university students. Two cognitive tasks were conducted: a Compound Figures Test and a free-viewing scene perception task which manipulated several focal objects and measured eye-movement patterns. An analysis of the reaction times in the Compound Figures Test showed no clear differences between either sample. An analysis of eye-movement metrics showed certain differences between the samples. While Czechs tended to focus relatively more on the focal objects measured by the number of fixations, the Taiwanese subjects spent more time fixating on the background. The results were consistent for scenes with one or two focal objects. The results of a correlation analysis of both tasks showed that they were unrelated. These results showed certain differences between the samples in visual perception but were not as systematic as the theory of holistic and analytic cognitive styles would suggest. An alternative model of cross-cultural differences in cognition and perception is discussed.

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Eye Movement Patterns on Screen Readers

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2020) ◽

10.2991/assehr.k.201215.099 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rosita Rahma ◽

Undang Sudana ◽

Aswan

Keyword(s):

Eye Movement ◽

Movement Patterns ◽

Screen Readers

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The effects of crowding on eye movement patterns in reading

Acta Psychologica ◽

10.1016/j.actpsy.2015.06.003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 160 ◽

pp. 23-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Emanuela Bricolo ◽

Carola Salvi ◽

Marialuisa Martelli ◽

Lisa S. Arduino ◽

Roberta Daini

Keyword(s):

Eye Movement ◽

Movement Patterns

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Childhood Trauma and Psychosis: The case for exploring Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia

Abuse: An International Impact Journal ◽

10.37576/abuse.2021.023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 23-32

Author(s):

Inti Qurashi ◽

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Simon Chu ◽

Henry Ashcroft ◽

Benjamin Cross ◽

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Keyword(s):

Eye Movement ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Careful Consideration ◽

Adjunctive Treatment ◽

History Of ◽

Persons With Schizophrenia ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

Relevant Outcome ◽

Selection Of

There is an association between childhood trauma and the development of psychosis in adulthood and a treatment recommended to reduce the symptoms of trauma is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Studies of EMDR in adults with psychotic experiences and a history of trauma have shown encouraging results. As psychosis is a core feature of schizophrenia, and many persons with schizophrenia will have experienced childhood trauma, we review the evidence that EMDR may be a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. We conclude that the evidence base supports well-designed and adequately powered randomised controlled studies of EMDR in schizophrenia with careful consideration given to inclusion criteria, participant acceptability and selection of clinically relevant outcome measures. Mechanism of action and potential effects on cognitive functioning should also be explored.

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