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The common magnitude code underlying numerical and size processing for action but not for perception.

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¹Institute of Neuroscience, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan. roccochiou@gmail.com

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Numerical cognition interacts with action planning. Studies show a common magnitude code for numbers and actions, supporting the dorsal-action/ventral-perception brain organization.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Numerical Cognition

Background:

The interplay between numerical processing and action-related functions is a growing area of research.
Understanding how magnitude representations are shared or distinct across different cognitive tasks is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the interaction between numerical magnitude, action planning (prehension), and perceptual judgments (color/size).
To explore the commonality and distinctness of magnitude representations in dual-task scenarios.

Main Methods:

Two dual-task experiments were designed.
Participants performed simultaneous numerical parity judgments (manual response) and action-related judgments (vocal response) on graspable objects with superimposed digits.
Compatibility effects were analyzed between numerical magnitude and action type (pinch vs. clutch).

Main Results:

A compatibility effect was observed between numerical magnitude and action planning when tasks were performed closely in time, evident in both manual and vocal responses.
This compatibility effect was absent when numerical parity judgment was paired with color or size judgments.
Findings suggest a shared magnitude code for numerical and action-related dimensions.

Conclusions:

The results support the existence of a common magnitude code for numerical and non-numerical action-related information, aligning with the ATOM model.
The selective presence of the compatibility effect suggests that quantity dimension interactions follow the brain's "dorsal-action and ventral-perception" organizational principle.