scholarly journals No fingers, no SNARC? Spatial-Numerical Associations and temporal stability of finger counting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Cipora ◽  
Kinga Woloszyn ◽  
Mateusz Hohol
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Snarc Effect ◽  
Large Magnitude ◽  
Finger Counting ◽  
Weak Evidence ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

The Spatial-Numerical Association of Response Codes (SNARC) effect (i.e., faster left/right side responses to small/large magnitude numbers, respectively) is considered as strong evidence for the link between numbers and space. The studies have shown considerable variation in this effect. Among the factors determining individual differences in the SNARC effect is the hand an individual uses to start the finger counting sequence. Left-starters show a stronger and less variable SNARC effect than right-starters. This observation has been used as an argument for the embodied nature of the SNARC effect. For this to be the case, one must assume that the finger counting sequence (especially the starting hand) is stable over time. Subsequent studies challenged the view that the SNARC differs depending on the finger counting starting hand. At the same time, it has been pointed out that the temporal stability of finger counting starting hand should not be taken for granted. Thus, in this preregistered study, we aimed to replicate the difference in the SNARC between left- and right-starters and explore the relationship between the temporal stability of finger counting starting hand and the SNARC effect. We expected that higher stability should be associated with a stronger SNARC effect. Results of the preregistered analysis did not show the difference between left- and right-starters. However, further exploratory analysis provided weak evidence that this might be the case. Lastly, we found no evidence for the relationship between finger counting starting hand stability and the SNARC effect. Overall, these results challenge the view on the embodied nature of the SNARC effect.

Investment Traits and Intelligence in Adulthood

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie von Stumm
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Fluid Intelligence ◽  
Need For Cognition ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Intelligence Tests ◽  
Crystallized Intelligence ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

Intelligence-as-knowledge in adulthood is influenced by individual differences in intelligence-as-process (i.e., fluid intelligence) and in personality traits that determine when, where, and how people invest their intelligence over time. Here, the relationship between two investment traits (i.e., Openness to Experience and Need for Cognition), intelligence-as-process and intelligence-as-knowledge, as assessed by a battery of crystallized intelligence tests and a new knowledge measure, was examined. The results showed that (1) both investment traits were positively associated with intelligence-as-knowledge; (2) this effect was stronger for Openness to Experience than for Need for Cognition; and (3) associations between investment and intelligence-as-knowledge reduced when adjusting for intelligence-as-process but remained mostly significant.

scholarly journals Personality dynamics at work: The effects of form, time, and context of variability

2021 ◽  
pp. 089020702110173
Author(s):  
Nadin Beckmann ◽  
Damian P Birney ◽  
Amirali Minbashian ◽  
Jens F Beckmann
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
State Data ◽  
The Status ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Trait Variability

The study aimed to investigate the status of within-person state variability in neuroticism and conscientiousness as individual differences constructs by exploring their (a) temporal stability, (b) cross-context consistency, (c) empirical links to selected antecedents, and (d) empirical links to longer term trait variability. Employing a sample of professionals ( N = 346) from Australian organisations, personality state data together with situation appraisals were collected using experience sampling methodology in field and repeatedly in lab-like settings. Data on personality traits, cognitive ability, and motivational mindsets were collected at baseline and after two years. Contingent (situation contingencies) and non-contingent (relative SD) state variability indices were relatively stable over time and across contexts. Only a small number of predictive effects of state variability were observed, and these differed across contexts. Cognitive ability appeared to be associated with state variability under lab-like conditions. There was limited evidence of links between short-term state and long-term trait variability, except for a small effect for neuroticism. Some evidence of positive manifold was found for non-contingent variability. Systematic efforts are required to further elucidate the complex pattern of results regarding the antecedents, correlates and outcomes of individual differences in state variability.

scholarly journals Correlation Between Facet Tropism and Lumbar Disc Herniation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Ye ◽  
Wang Xiaodong ◽  
Zhang zepei ◽  
Deepak shrestha ◽  
Li Kepeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Facet Joint ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Facet Tropism ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Lumbar Facet

Abstract Purpose The relationship between facet tropism (FT) and lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is not clear. In the present study, MRI was used to assess the relationship between lumbar facet joint tropism and disc herniation. This paper is the first to assess the relationship between facet joint tropism and LDH from the sagittal view. Methods 122 patients (154 segments) with lumbar disc herniation and 102 normal subjects (306 segments) who visited our hospital from 01-Jan-2020 to 01-Apr-2020 were included in this study. The axial and sagittal angles of facet joints were measured using an MRI scan. The difference of 10° in facet angles between left and right was defined as lumbar facet tropism. The relationship between the two was analyzed. Results In the axial, 95/154 segments with lumbar disc herniation had FT whereas, 48/258 segments had FT in the normal segments(p<0.01). In the sagittal, 61/154 segments with lumbar disc herniation had FT and 48/306 had FT in the control(p<0.01). Conclusion The proportion of FT is better in patients with lumbar disc herniation, and there is a significant correlation between FT and lumbar disc herniation.

scholarly journals The Association Between the Baseline and the Change in Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Short-Term Mortality in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Yadan Wang ◽  
Weijie Li ◽  
Guizuo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Survival Group ◽  
Generalized Additive Mixed Model ◽  
Short Term Mortality ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

Background: Two previous studies have shown that increased neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with short-term prognosis in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but it is usually assessed as a single threshold value at baseline. We investigated the relationship between the baseline and the early change in NLR and 30-day mortality in patients with ARDS to evaluate the prognostic value of NLR baseline and NLR changes during the first 7 days after ICU admission.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study, with all ARDS patients diagnosed according to the Berlin definition from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III) database. We calculated the NLR by dividing the neutrophil count by the lymphocyte count. The multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between the baseline NLR and short-term mortality. Then the generalized additive mixed model was used to compare trends in NLR over time among survivors and non-survivors after adjusting for potential confounders.Results: A total of 1164 patients were enrolled in our study. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for confounders, elevated baseline NLR was a significant risk factor predicting 30-day mortality (OR 1.02, 95%CI 1.01, 1.03, P = 0.0046) and hospital mortality (OR 1.02, 95%CI 1.01, 1.03, P = 0.0003). The result of the generalized additive mixed model showed that the NLR decreased in the survival group and increased in the non-survival group gradually within 7 days after ICU admission. The difference between the two groups showed a trend of increase gradually and the difference increased by an average of 0.67 daily after adjusting for confounders.Conclusions: We confirmed that there was a positive correlation between baseline NLR and short-term mortality, and we found significant differences in NLR changes over time between the non-survival group and the survival group. The early increase in NLR was associated with short-term mortality in ARDS patients.

scholarly journals The effect of international environmental institutions: how we might learn more

1995 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Bernauer
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Institutional Design ◽  
Institutional Effectiveness ◽  
Ceteris Paribus ◽  
Institutional Goals ◽  
Environmental Institutions ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

Analysts of international politics can measure and explain the effect of international environmental institutions on the behavior of states and other actors and on the natural environment in three steps. First, we measure the outcome to be explained in terms of goal attainment, defined as the difference, over time or across cases, between actor behavior or the state of the natural environment on dimensions identified by institutional goals and certain end points determined by institutional goals. Second, we assess the effect of an institution in terms of the extent to which the existence or operation of the institution contributes, ceteris paribus, to variation in goal attainment. We transform these two variables into a score of institutional effectiveness to indicate the degree to which institutions contribute to the resolution of the environmental problems that motivate their establishment. Third, we analyze the relationship between institutional effectiveness and specific dimensions of institutional design—such as decision-making rules, membership and access conditions, and the compliance system.

Temporal Stability of Implicit and Explicit Measures

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertram Gawronski ◽  
Mike Morrison ◽  
Curtis E. Phills ◽  
Silvia Galdi
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Implicit Measures ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Time Weighted Average ◽  
Implicit And Explicit ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Explicit Measures ◽  
Over Time

A common assumption about implicit measures is that they reflect early experiences, whereas explicit measures are assumed to reflect recent experiences. This assumption subsumes two distinct hypotheses: (a) Implicit measures are more resistant to situationally induced changes than explicit measures; (b) individual differences on implicit measures are more stable over time than individual differences on explicit measures. Although the first hypothesis has been the subject of numerous studies, the second hypothesis has received relatively little attention. The current research addressed the second hypothesis in two longitudinal studies that compared the temporal stability of individual differences on implicit and explicit measures in three content domains (self-concept, racial attitudes, political attitudes). In both studies, implicit measures showed significantly lower stability over time (weighted average r = .54) than conceptually corresponding explicit measures (weighted average r = .75), despite comparable estimates of internal consistency. Implications for theories of implicit social cognition and interpretations of implicit and explicit measures are discussed.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Glucosamine Supplementation and Increased Intraocular Pressure in Patients With Open Angle Glaucoma (at Dr. Wahidin Soediro Husodo Hospital)

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Kusumawardhany
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Open Angle ◽  
Osmotic Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pore Lining ◽  
Repeat Measure

Introduction and Objective Researchers postulate that excessive deposits of GAG in the trabecular meshwork restrict outflow. Another theory suggests that increased release of GAG into the aqueous causes an osmotic effect, drawing more water into the anterior chamber, thus causing swelling, a decrease in pore size, and eventually increased resistance to outflow.Either of these proposed mechanisms could lead to an increased thickness of the pore lining and/or decreased outflow, resulting in increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Methods A total of 13 patients (26 eyes) 6 men, 7 women, with average age 62 years were included in this experimental study. IOP was measured before, on 7th day after they began glucosamine supplementation and after discontinuation. Patients had been selected who established the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma, willingness to using glucosamine, IOP measurements at least 3 times within 2 years, and no associated changes in glaucoma medications or eye surgery.Result  Based on the parametric repeat measure general linear model test, the IOP decreased significantly from during glucosamine supplementation to discontinuation of glucosamine.(P= 0,013, or P< 0,05).  The IOP was increased during glucosamine supplementation compared with before glucosamine supplementation, but the difference statistically not significant. (P= 0,527).The IOP decreased after discontinuation compared with before supplementation, but the difference also statistically not significant. (P=1). There was no significant difference between the left and right eyes in each patient.      

scholarly journals A large-scale survey on finger counting routines, their temporal stability and flexibility in educated adults

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e5878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Hohol ◽  
Kinga Wołoszyn ◽  
Hans-Christoph Nuerk ◽  
Krzysztof Cipora
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Finger Counting ◽  
Bodily Activity ◽  
Flexible Adaptation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Stability Of Preferences ◽  
Over Time

A strong link between bodily activity and number processing has been established in recent years. Although numerous observations indicate that adults use finger counting (FC) in various contexts of everyday life for different purposes, existing knowledge of FC routines and their use is still limited. In particular, it remains unknown how stable the (default) FC habits are over time and how flexible they can be. To investigate these questions, 380 Polish participants completed a questionnaire on their FC routines, the stability of these routines, and the context of FC usage, preceded by the request to count on their fingers from 1 to 10. Next, the test–retest stability of FC habits was examined in 84 participants 2 months following the first session. To the best of our knowledge, such a study design has been adopted for the first time. The results indicate that default FC routines of the majority of participants (75%) are relatively stable over time. At the same time, FC routines can flexibly adapt according to the situation (e.g., when holding an object). As regards prevalence, almost all participants, in line with previous findings on Western individuals, declared starting from the closed palm and extending consecutive fingers. Furthermore, we observed relations between FC preferences and handedness (more left-handers start from the left hand) and that actual finger use is still widespread in healthy adults for a variety of activities (the most prevalent uses of FC are listing elements, presenting arguments and plans, and calendar calculations). In sum, the results show the practical relevance of FC in adulthood, the relative stability of preferences over time along with flexible adaptation to a current situation, as well as an association of FC routines with handedness. Taken together our results suggest that FC is the phenomenon, which is moderated or mediated by multiple embodied factors.

scholarly journals Exploring the interactions among SNARC effect, finger counting direction and embodied cognition

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9155
Author(s):  
Giulia Prete ◽  
Luca Tommasi
Keyword(s):  
Embodied Cognition ◽  
Snarc Effect ◽  
Response Code ◽  
Numerical Processing ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Finger Counting ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Right ◽  
Preferential Association

The Spatial Numerical Association of Response Code (SNARC) is the preferential association between smaller/larger magnitudes and left/right side, respectively. Some evidence suggest a link between SNARC and a left-to-right finger counting habit. We asked 268 participants to show how they use the hands to count from 1 to 10. By means of this ecological task, 80% of the sample use first the right hand (to count from 1 to 5) and the majority of them use a palm-up posture. In Experiment 2 (N = 46) right-starters were asked to categorize 1-to-5 magnitudes as even or odd, using the left and right hand. Stimuli were presented both as Arabic numbers and by means of left and right hand photographs in palm-up and palm-down posture. Results confirmed the expected SNARC effect in the Arabic condition. With hand images we found that right hand responses were better for larger than for smaller magnitudes (SNARC, mainly for left hand palm-up stimuli), showing that the SNARC can be generalized to different codes. Finally, the interactions between magnitudes and left/right hand images in palm-up and palm-down posture suggest that embodied cognition can influence numerical processing.

scholarly journals Correlation between facet tropism and lumbar disc herniation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Ye ◽  
Wang Xiaodong ◽  
Zhang Zepei ◽  
Deepak Shrestha ◽  
Li Kepeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Facet Joint ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Facet Tropism ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Lumbar Facet

Abstract Purpose The relationship between facet tropism (FT) and lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is not clear. In the present study, MRI was used to assess the relationship between lumbar facet joint tropism and disc herniation. This paper is the first to assess the relationship between facet joint tropism and LDH from the sagittal view. Methods 122 patients (154 segments) with lumbar disc herniation and 102 normal subjects (306 segments) who visited our hospital from 01-Jan-2020 to 01-Apr-2020 were included in this study. The axial and sagittal angles of facet joints were measured using an MRI scan. The difference of 10° in facet angles between left and right was defined as lumbar facet tropism. The relationship between the two was analyzed. Results In the axial, 95/154 segments with lumbar disc herniation had FT whereas, 48/258 segments had FT in the normal segments(p < 0.01). In the sagittal, 61/154 segments with lumbar disc herniation had FT and 48/306 had FT in the control(p < 0.01). Conclusion The proportion of FT is better in patients with lumbar disc herniation, and there is a significant correlation between FT and lumbar disc herniation.

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