The jumpy eye movements used to scan a scene are termed __________ movements, whereas the smooth eye movements used to tracking an object are termed __________ movements.
A) vergence; convergent
B) saccadic; pursuit
C) pursuit; vergence
D) episodic; vergence
E) episodic pursuit; smooth pursuit

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Saccadic movements are rapid, jerky movements used by the eyes to scan a scene, while pursuit movements are smooth and are used to track a moving object.

The Jumpy Eye Movements Used to Scan a Scene Are