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Numbers and space: a computational model of the SNARC effect.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16478324     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The SNARC (spatial numerical associations of response codes) effect reflects the tendency to respond faster with the left hand to relatively small numbers and with the right hand to relatively large numbers (S. Dehaene, S. Bossini, & P. Giraux, 1993). Using computational modeling, the present article aims to provide a framework for conceptualizing the SNARC effect. In line with models of spatial stimulus-response congruency, the authors modeled the SNARC effect as the result of parallel activation of preexisting links between magnitude and spatial representation and short-term links created on the basis of task instructions. This basic dual-route model simulated all characteristics associated with the SNARC effect. In addition, 2 experiments tested and confirmed new predictions derived from the model.
Authors:
Wim Gevers; Tom Verguts; Bert Reynvoet; Bernie Caessens; Wim Fias
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of experimental psychology. Human perception and performance     Volume:  32     ISSN:  0096-1523     ISO Abbreviation:  J Exp Psychol Hum Percept Perform     Publication Date:  2006 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-02-15     Completed Date:  2006-10-11     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7502589     Medline TA:  J Exp Psychol Hum Percept Perform     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  32-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
((c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
Affiliation:
Department of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. wim.gevers@ugent.be
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Association Learning*
Computer Graphics
Conflict (Psychology)*
Female
Functional Laterality*
Humans
Inhibition (Psychology)
Judgment
Male
Memory, Short-Term
Models, Theoretical*
Neural Networks (Computer)*
Nonlinear Dynamics
Pattern Recognition, Visual*
Problem Solving
Psychomotor Performance
Reaction Time*
Regression Analysis

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