Innateness of magnitude perception? Skill can be acquired and mastered at all ages

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Abstract

We agree with Leibovich et al.'s argument that the number sense theory should be re-evaluated. However, we argue that highly efficient skills (i.e., fluent and highly accurate, "automatic," performance) can be acquired and mastered at all ages. Hence, evidence for primacy or fluency in perceiving continuous magnitudes is insufficient for supporting strong conclusions about the innateness of this aptitude.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)e186
JournalBehavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume40
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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