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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The field of numerical cognition emerged during the cognitive revolution starting in the mid-1950s.
  • Its development is rooted in psychophysics, information processing, neuropsychology, mathematics education, psychometrics, and cognitive development.

Observation:

  • This historical overview includes the author's personal research journey over 30 years.
  • It details how contributing authors initially engaged with the field of numerical cognition.

Findings:

  • The article aims to present major findings in numerical cognition for both specialists and newcomers.
  • It establishes a framework for appreciating the neural, computational, and behavioral research presented in this special section.

Implications:

  • Understanding the historical trajectory of numerical cognition is crucial for interpreting current research.
  • This overview provides context for the interdisciplinary nature of studying numerical processing.