If a reader encounters an unexpected word during reading, which consequence follows regarding saccade targeting?

💡 Explanation

An unexpected word triggers increased cognitive processing, which disrupts saccade programming. Because the oculomotor system corrects the trajectory, the saccade target shifts rightward to allocate more time for the unexpected word, therefore, this is the expected outcome rather than shortening duration or not affecting amplitude.

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