Interference between naïve and scientific theories in mathematics and science: An fMRI study comparing mathematicians and non-mathematicians

Meier, Michaela A.; Wambacher, Dennis; Vogel, Stephan; Grabner, Roland H.

doi:10.1016/j.tine.2022.100194

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“…The MFG is generally associated with executive control processes including inhibitory control, working memory and task switching" (p. 11). Meier et al (2022) found similar results when comparing mathematicians with non-mathematicians. Neither of these papers mention either the vmPFC or the dmPFC.…”

Section: Theoretical Emotion and Tmnssupporting

confidence: 59%

Mental networks: a unified model of vmPFC function

Friesen

2024

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Neurological research has related vmPFC (ventromedial prefrontal cortex) activity with many functions. This research suffers from a fundamental flaw, because a method that suppresses subjective bias is being used to study the part of the brain that generates subjective bias, leading to research that is accurate but fragmented. The mental network, which is like an emotionally imposed schema, provides a unified explanation for these various functions. This thesis is supported by extensive quotes from neurological research on the vmPFC.

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Section: Theoretical Emotion and Tmnssupporting

confidence: 59%

Mental networks: a unified model of vmPFC function

Friesen

2024

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“…Recently, several studies have examined the specific brain areas involved in inhibition during speeded-reasoning tasks [ 32 , 33 ]. Researchers typically use speeded-reasoning tasks to verify the role of inhibition during scientific reasoning.…”

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Neural Mechanisms of Inhibition in Scientific Reasoning: Insights from fNIRS

Liu,

Jamshaid,

Wang

2024

Brain Sciences

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This study examines the impact of response and semantic inhibition on scientific reasoning using fNIRS data from 30 students (15 male, 15 female). Utilizing Go/Nogo and Stroop-like tasks within a modified speeded-reasoning task, it was found that inhibition significantly influences scientific reasoning. Specifically, slower responses and lower accuracy on incongruent statements were linked to increased activity in bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and pre-supplementary motor area (pre-SMA). The research shows that both DLPFC and pre-SMA are associated with overcoming misconceptions in scientific reasoning. The findings suggest that understanding inhibitory mechanisms can enhance educational strategies to improve critical thinking and scientific literacy.

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Interference between naïve and scientific theories in mathematics and science: An fMRI study comparing mathematicians and non-mathematicians

Cited by 2 publications

References 34 publications

Mental networks: a unified model of vmPFC function

Mental networks: a unified model of vmPFC function

Neural Mechanisms of Inhibition in Scientific Reasoning: Insights from fNIRS

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