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Salehi H, Panahi S. The Function Of Using Gestures During Simple Arithmetic. JRSM 2023; 13 (26) :72-87
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1- University of Isfahan , Salehi@spr.ui.ac.ir
2- University of Isfahan
2- University of Isfahan
Abstract: (1384 Views)
This investigation aimed to determine the role of using specific gestures in simple arithmetic. Forty-seven university students (25 females; Mage = 23.45 ± 3.51 years) voluntarily participated in this study. The participants completed two tasks. In the item-counting task, the participants were shown sets of identical colored squares and asked to count a specific color by either finger-pointing, nodding, or without any gestures while counting. After completing the counting task and for measurement of the working memory performance, the participants were asked to recall lists of alphabets that were previously to them. The results revealed that when using finger-pointing or nodding while counting, the participants counted faster and more accurately than when gestures were not allowed. The results of the memory task showed that the participants retrieved significantly more alphabets and more quickly when using finger-pointing or nodding while counting than when not gesturing. Thus, the gestures helped to free up cognitive resources. The findings support the hypothesis that gestures may facilitate cognitive functions by reducing cognitive load. This present investigation, consistent with previous research, suggests that we can benefit from using our hand and head movements to facilitate some simple arithmetic tasks.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
motor behavior
Received: 2023/04/23 | Accepted: 2023/12/23 | ePublished ahead of print: 2023/12/23 | Published: 2023/12/29
Received: 2023/04/23 | Accepted: 2023/12/23 | ePublished ahead of print: 2023/12/23 | Published: 2023/12/29
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