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Effects of self-motion on attention in real 3D space
Takahiko Kimura1, Toshiaki Miura, Shun'ichi Doi
1Department of Applied Cognitive Psychology, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan. takimura@fuksi-kagk-u.ac.jp
Abstract:
Human behavioral space is three-dimensional (3D), and when moving through 3D space individuals selectively allocate their attention to acquire necessary information. This study aimed to examine the characteristics of attention in real 3D space when observers were moving forward. In static and self-motion situations, relative and absolute cues were used. Results indicated that internal representation for allocation of attention in 3D space is in depth-aware mode whether in static or moving condition. Moreover, near superior asymmetrical switching of attention is more strongly manifested under moving than under static conditions. Our findings indicate that focusing of attention by relative and absolute cues is maintained in self-motion, and that allocation of attention during movement is more viewer-centered than when observers are static.
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