Scientists probe how distractions mess with math thinking in kids and adults
NCT ID NCT06635577
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
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, not to treat any condition.
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Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
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