While fixating on a central cross, a box to the right of the cross lights up, drawing your attention to the box. This is an example of:

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Exogenous attention is an involuntary shift of attention that is triggered by an external stimulus, such as a sudden noise or a flashing light. In this case, the box lighting up to the right of the cross is an exogenous stimulus that draws the person's attention to the box.

While Fixating on a Central Cross, a Box to the Right