Singing numbers... in cognitive space — A dual-task study of the link between pitch, space and numbers

Fischer, M.H., Riello, M., Giordano, B.L. and Rusconi, E. (2013) Singing numbers... in cognitive space — A dual-task study of the link between pitch, space and numbers. Topics in Cognitive Science, 5(2), pp. 354-366. (doi: 10.1111/tops.12017)

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Abstract

We assessed the automaticity of spatial-numerical and spatial-musical associations by testing their intentionality and load sensitivity in a dual-task paradigm. In separate sessions, 16 healthy adults performed magnitude and pitch comparisons on sung numbers with variable pitch. Stimuli and response alternatives were identical, but the relevant stimulus attribute (pitch or number) differed between tasks. Concomitant tasks required retention of either color or location information. Results show that spatial associations of both magnitude and pitch are load sensitive and that the spatial association for pitch is more powerful than that for magnitude. These findings argue against the automaticity of spatial mappings in either stimulus dimension.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Giordano, Dr Bruno
Authors: Fischer, M.H., Riello, M., Giordano, B.L., and Rusconi, E.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Journal Name:Topics in Cognitive Science
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1756-8757
ISSN (Online):1756-8765
Published Online:14 March 2013

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