The influence of math anxiety on symbolic and non-symbolic magnitude processing

摘要: Deficits in basic numerical abilities have been investigated repeatedly as potential risk factors of math anxiety. Previous research suggested that also a deficient approximate number system (ANS), which is discussed being the foundation for later abilities, underlies However, these studies examined this hypothesis by investigating ANS acuity using symbolic comparison task. Recent evidence questions view can be assessed To investigate whether there an association between anxiety and acuity, we employed both task non-symbolic dot task, currently standard to assess acuity. We replicated previous findings regarding distance effect response times. High anxious individuals showed larger than less individuals. our results revealed no Thus, did not provide Therefore, propose does constitute factor development Moreover, suggest interpretations interaction updated. impaired processes high might account rather representations. Finally, Implications current models origins are discussed.