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Background:

  • Attention capture is crucial for detecting threats but can be hindered by distractions.
  • Existing methods like the subtraction method for measuring attention capture have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate attention capture using an additional singleton paradigm combined with eye tracking.
  • To compare the reliability of eye-tracking measures against traditional reaction time measures for attention capture.

Main Methods:

  • Employed an additional singleton paradigm incorporating eye tracking to record overt attention.
  • Calculated capture effects using linear mixed effects modeling on scan path data.
  • Assessed individual differences in working memory capacity and attention control.

Main Results:

  • Eye-tracking measures, particularly dwell time, provided more reliable indicators of attention capture than reaction times.
  • A significant correlation was found between the mixed model capture effect and dwell time on distractors.
  • Individual differences in working memory and attention control correlated negatively with distractor dwell time and verification time.

Conclusions:

  • Eye tracking offers a superior method for quantifying attention capture effects compared to traditional reaction time measures.
  • Distractor dwell time is a more robust predictor of attention capture than simple reaction time measures.
  • Individual attentional control abilities are linked to how long individuals engage with distracting stimuli.