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6. What is M1 in the E-Z reader model?

  • Second stage of lexical processing
  • Labile stage of saccade preparation
  • Non-labile stage of saccade preparation
  • First stage of lexical processing

7. What is the function of the macula?

  • Detecting low level vision and fast movements
  • Providing context but not detailed information
  • Distinguishing fine details in our environment
  • Detecting colour

8. If there are 6 characters to the left and right of fixation, what is the window size?

  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 10

9. How many letters makes up the extent of the fovea's span?

  • 10
  • 8
  • 15
  • 4

10. Which statement about rods is incorrect?

  • They are not helpful for high resolution
  • Cannot help in detecting weak signals of movement
  • Multiple rods are connected to different bipolar cells
  • Detects low level vision and fast movements

11. What is the part of the eye where optical receptors are at their densest?

  • Cornea
  • Fovea
  • Retina
  • Lens

12. At how many characters does performance reduce?

  • 23
  • 25
  • 21
  • 29

13. Which statement about saccades in incorrect?

  • During saccades, no visual information is available
  • Extremely fast eye movements
  • They do not need to be planned in advance
  • Duration is between 20-50 ms

14. Which metaphor for visual attention is the E-Z reader model based on?

  • Visual spotlight
  • Multiple spotlights
  • Zoom lens
  • Object-based

15. What is L2 responsible for in the E-Z reader model?

  • Saccade preparation
  • Familiarity checking
  • Lexical completion and access
  • Triggering an eye-movement programme

16. Which is not a finding of the moving mask paradigm?

  • Naming accuracy decreases
  • Fixation duration increases
  • Reading rate increases
  • Number of fixations decreases

17. What is M1 in the E-Z reader model?

  • Second stage of lexical processing
  • Non-labile stage of saccade preparation
  • Labile stage of saccade preparation
  • First stage of lexical processing

18. How many letters makes up the extent of the parafovea's span?

  • 4
  • 8
  • 15
  • 10

19. With parafoveal processing, how long do M1 and M2 take?

  • M2 takes longer than M1
  • They take the same time to complete
  • M1 takes longer than M2
  • It is unclear how long each of them take

20. What is the optimum viewing position for readers?

  • In the centre
  • Right of the centre
  • Below the centre
  • Left of the centre