Neurocognitive mechanisms of digit processing and their relationship with mathematics competence.

ABSTRACT: The dominant model of number processing suggests the existence of a Number Form Area (NFA) in the inferior temporal gyrus (ITG) that supports the processing of Arabic digits as visual symbols of number. However, studies have produced inconsistent evidence for the presence and laterality of digit-specific ITG activity. Furthermore, whether any such activity relates to mathematical competence is unknown. This study investigated these two issues using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Thirty-two adults performed digit and letter detection tasks and reading and mathematics tests. During digit detection, participants determined whether digits were present in a string of letters (e.g., AH3NR versus AHTNR). During letter detection, participants determined whether letters were present in a st

SUBMITTER: Pollack C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7845410 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature