Mathematical Cognition

Mastering mathematics is essential as it provides the foundational basis for science, engineering, and medical sciences. The aim of this project is to better understand the mechanisms involved in the processing of numbers and the resolution of various mathematical operations.

Representative publications:

Javier Garcia-orza, Alejandro J. Estudillo, Marina Calleja, José Miguel Rodriguez (2017). Is place-value processing in four-digit numbers fully automatic? Yes, but not always. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 24(6).

Alejandro J. Estudillo, Estefania Bermudo Romero, Nerea Casado, Jay Prasad Das, Javier Garcia-orza (2015). Automaticity in subtractions depends on problem-size. Annals of Psychology, 31(2).