Task-irrelevant spatial dividers facilitate counting and numerosity estimation
Abstract Counting is characterized as a slow and error-prone action relying heavily on serial allocation of focused attention. However, quick and accurate counting is required for many real-world tasks (e.g., counting heads to ensure everyone is evacuated to a safe place in an emergency). Previous r...
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Nature Publishing Group
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33877-y |