Eye movement theory

Eye movement theory explores how our eyes move as we process information, particularly during reading and visual tasks. It focuses on patterns of eye movements, such as saccades (quick jumps between words) and fixations (pauses on specific words). These movements reveal how we gather and comprehend information. The theory suggests that our cognitive processes, like understanding and memory, influence where and how long we look at different parts of the text or visual stimuli. By studying eye movements, researchers can gain insights into how we learn and interact with the world around us.