People lower and raise eyelids {blinking}| every few seconds.
purpose
Eyelids close and open to lubricate eye [Gawne and Martin, 2000] [Skoyles, 1997] [Volkmann et al., 1980]. Blinking can be a reflex to protect eye.
rate
Blinking rate increases with anxiety, embarrassment, stress, or distraction, and decreases with concentration. Mind inhibits blinking just before anticipated events.
perception
Automatic blinks do not noticeably change scene [Akins, 1996] [Blackmore et al., 1995] [Dmytryk, 1984] [Grimes, 1996] [O'Regan et al., 1999] [Rensink et al., 1997] [Simons and Chabris, 1999] [Simons and Levin, 1997] [Simons and Levin, 1998] [Wilken, 2001].
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