What is it? how do I eliminate it?

I'm still getting used to 10.4.x - have found one "new thing" which I don't need and want to eliminate.
It's a "behavior" as follows:
After a given length of time (reading a document, for instance), if I move my mouse - a "partial dock" appears which displays only active applications.
I KNOW this is meant to help with "switching applications" but when editing text or images - this causes a pause in mouse movement which triggers the appearance (over my work!) of the array of active application icons. Unless I click on the document or image I'm working on to dismiss it- the idiot "list" stays right on top of my work! I do not want to be forced to divert from my work just to dismiss this - whatever. I want to eliminate the behavior.
I've checked Finder, Dock and Display preferences: saw nothing to indicate this feature even exists!
If I have to revert to 10.3, I'll do it!! Anyone got a name for this "feature" (other than the unprintable ones I've already thought up!) Help me turn it off!

No, I bought a Logitech MX 400 mouse shortly after getting my Mac Pro (August). And THAT turns out to be the cause of the "Application Switcher" appearing when I FIRST return to using that mouse (after reading, editing, etc.) There're two "switches" on the left side of that mouse: each is (or can be) programmed to activate a certain feature.
In my case, I thought I'd only programmed one of the two buttons: to turn down the volume on my speakers (which are "loud" even at the 50% output level). After reading your suggestion, I checked the buttton I thought I'd left "un-programmed" - pressing it once immediately causes the appearance of the Application Switcher. Pressing again- dismisses that feature.
Problem is: I'm left handed, this particular Logitech mouse is for right-handed use. Well - really no problem, now I'm aware, I'll just modify my own behavior!
You've answered my question. Thanks!

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