Research shows that humans and infants possess innate numerical senses distinct from symbolic number systems. Infants demonstrate basic arithmetic abilities and sensitivity to numerical differences before formal education. Humans struggle to compare larger numbers or numbers close in value, showing a bias toward quicker recognition of larger numerical gaps. This reflects how our brains spatially organize and perceive numerical sequences.
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