Malleability of mappings between Arabic numerals and approximate quantities: Factors underlying individual differences and the relation to math.

ABSTRACT: Humans tend to be inaccurate and inconsistent when estimating a large number of objects. Furthermore, we modify our estimates when feedback or a reference array is provided, indicating that the mappings between perceived numerosity and their corresponding numerals are largely malleable in response to calibration. However, there is great variability in response to calibration across individuals. Using uncalibrated and calibrated numerosity estimation conditions, the current study explored the factors underlying individual differences in the extent and nature of the malleability of numerosity estimation performance as a result of calibration in a sample of 71 undergraduate students. We found that individual differences in performance were reliable across conditions, and participants' respons

SUBMITTER: Yeo DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893812 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature