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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Visual Perception
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Visual search involves identifying targets amidst distractors.
  • Research predominantly focuses on target detection, not search termination.
  • Quitting criteria are unclear when targets are absent or numerous.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of theories on search termination.
  • To present a current theoretical framework for deciding when to stop searching.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of visual search and decision-making research.
  • Theoretical analysis of search termination factors.
  • Synthesis of existing and proposed models.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors influencing search termination decisions.
  • Highlighted the complexity of quitting criteria in various search scenarios.
  • Outlined a framework for understanding search termination.

Conclusions:

  • Search termination is a critical, yet understudied, aspect of visual search.
  • Understanding quitting time is essential for optimizing search efficiency and safety.
  • Further research is needed to refine models of search termination.