Measuring Spatial Bias with Visual and Written Material Using Eye Tracking

• In Event: CLT - Spatial-Visualization Skills

Short Description

This study investigated how language orientation influences visual attention and recall of pictures and words. Eye tracking was used to detect first fixation on screen and then compared with participants’ written response on three tasks (a sentence forming task, a word/ image recall task, and a cognitive writing task). The study compared English and Arabic speakers and each group received the material in their own native language. Results confirm that spatial bias is associated with native language orientation.

Authors

• Arwa Mashat, Old Dominion University

• Ginger S Watson, Old Dominion University