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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Decision Making

Background:

  • Understanding numerical information processing is crucial for decision-making.
  • Bounded scales influence how individuals interpret numerical data.
  • Previous models may not fully capture the nuances of score evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and test a two-process model of numerical information processing for bounded scales.
  • To investigate how people form impressions of scores presented on scales.
  • To identify factors influencing score evaluation and judgment.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a two-process conceptualization.
  • Conducting six experiments to test the model's predictions.
  • Manipulating scale range, cognitive load, need for cognition, and regulatory focus.

Main Results:

  • Scores are evaluated through spontaneous categorization and, when uncertain, comparison to scale endpoints.
  • Larger scale ranges (e.g., 0-100 vs. 0-10) result in less extreme score evaluations.
  • The impact of scale magnitude is reduced under high cognitive load, low need for cognition, or when evaluating extreme scores.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed two-process model effectively explains score evaluation on bounded scales.
  • Cognitive factors like certainty, motivation, and cognitive load moderate the judgment process.
  • Regulatory focus can influence the choice of scale endpoint for comparison.