Topic: numerosity estimation

The level of cognitive functions related to mathematical ability declines in the aging process. Moreover, studies show that dysfunction in numerical abilities can be a predictor of dementia. One of the numerical competence that can be studied in this area is the numerosity estimation ability, which is the basis for more complex mathematical operations, such as addition or multiplication. The purpose of the study was to test the relationship between different areas of cognitive functioning and selected numerical competence. The study participants were 72 elderly people (M = 71.00, SD = 4.90), w