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Spatial Inhibition of Return Affected by Self-Prioritization Effect in Three-Dimensional Space
Xiaoyuan Liu1,2, Qinyue Qian2,2, Lingyun Wang3,2
112582Soochow University, China; Suzhou Fengqiao Central Primary School, China.
Perception
|February 12, 2021
Summary
In 3D space, self-prioritization significantly impacts spatial inhibition of return (IOR). The self-prioritization effect (SPE) reduced or eliminated IOR, especially when self-referential cues appeared in far space.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Spatial inhibition of return (IOR) and self-prioritization effect (SPE) are known in 2D.
- Their interaction in 3D space remains unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate how spatial IOR interacts with SPE in a 3D virtual environment.
- Determine if self-prioritization influences attention reorientation in 3D space.
Main Methods:
- Adapted Posner's cue-target paradigm for a 3D virtual space.
- Participants linked labels (self, friend, stranger) to shapes.
- Conducted experiments with labels as cues and targets.
Main Results:
- Smallest IOR when self-referential cues appeared in far 3D space.
- IOR disappeared when self-referential targets appeared in near 3D space.
Conclusions:
- SPE influences spatial IOR in 3D environments.
- Self-prioritization can diminish or abolish IOR during attention shifts in 3D.
