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fixation

fixation In eye-tracking, fixation is a period when the eyes stay directed at a particular location so visual information can be selected and processed.

In eye-tracking, fixation is a period when the eyes stay directed at a particular location so visual information can be selected and processed. It is commonly measured by where the gaze is held and for how long.

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Drafting source: Li Yaoguang; Cui Wenlai. Cognitive decision-making in police use of force: a scoping review based on eye-tracking research. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1837475; article XML SHA-256 5caf1fc7e3a968f4a442a8148cf27b994a33fe7e5ac1c46b9cf54a7a37cf0dd5. “Cognitive decision-making in police use of force: a scoping review based on eye-tracking research” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1837475).
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