Scientists probe how distractions mess with math thinking in kids and adults
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This study looks at how children (age 8) and adults (18–64) reason about proportions, percentages, and similar concepts. Participants will make judgments about images, sometimes with a distracting task added. The goal is to understand how external factors change our reasoning, no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michelle Hurst, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC