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Summary accuracy feedback and the left digit effect in number line estimation.

ABSTRACT: A robust left digit effect arises in number line estimation such that adults' estimates for numerals with different hundreds place digits but nearly identical magnitudes are systematically different from one another (e.g., 299 is placed too far to the left of 302). In two experiments, we investigate whether brief feedback interventions designed to increase task effort can reduce or eliminate the left digit effect in a self-paced 0-1,000 number line estimation task. Participants were assigned to complete three blocks of 120 trials each where the middle block contained feedback or no feedback. Feedback was in the form of summary accuracy scores (Experiment 1; N = 153) or competitive (summary) accuracy scores (Experiment 2; N = 145). In both experiments, planned analyses revealed large left digit effects in all blocks regardless of feedback condition. Feedback did not lead to a reduction in the left digit effect in either experiment, but improvements in overall accuracy were observed. We conclude that there are no changes in the left digit effect resulting from either summary accuracy feedback or competitive accuracy feedback. Also reported are exploratory analyses of trial characteristics (e.g., whether 299 is presented before or after 302) and the left digit effect.

SUBMITTER: Kayton K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8879171 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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