Psychology / Unit 4 Psych 0405 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Fovea
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The idea
The fovea is the small central region of the retina packed with cones, where visual acuity is highest.
In practice
Only the few words at the center of gaze are sharp; the rest of the line is markedly blurrier.
Where people slip
The sharp visual field is far smaller than it feels. Eye movements build the impression of a detailed scene.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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