Psychology

Intentional looks facilitate faster responding in observers

F. Mayrand, S. D. Mccrackin, et al.

Discover how the intentional gaze of observers can change perceptions and responses! Research conducted by Florence Mayrand, Sarah D. McCrackin, and Jelena Ristic reveals that self-chosen eye gaze leads to faster responses and highlights the role of subtle eye motion properties in perceived intentionality.

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Abstract

This study investigated how intentionality in eye gaze affects perception and responses to gaze. Observers viewed videos of gazers looking left or right, where gazers either chose where to look (self-chosen gaze) or were instructed (computer-instructed gaze). Experiment 1 showed faster responses for self-chosen gaze. Experiments 2 and 3, using a peripheral target task, found faster responses for gazed-at targets and faster responses at longer intervals for self-chosen gaze. Self-chosen gaze shifts showed larger pre-movement eye motion. Perceived intentionality in eye gaze facilitates observer responses, communicated via subtle eye motion properties.

Publisher

Communications Psychology

Published On

Sep 30, 2024

Authors

Florence Mayrand, Sarah D. McCrackin, Jelena Ristic

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