Mental Arithmetic Entails the Activity of Both the Visual and the Verbal

question 88

Short Answer

Mental arithmetic entails the activity of both the visual and the verbal stores in working memory; the coordinates the operation of these two subsystems.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A predisposition to approach a problem in a particular way, influenced by past experiences and learning.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to hold onto one's beliefs even after they have been proven wrong.

Overconfidence

The phenomenon where an individual's confidence in their judgments and abilities is greater than the accuracy of those judgments.

Framing

The way an issue is posed; how an issue is framed can significantly affect decisions and judgments.