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Measuring Cognitive Loads Based on the Mental Chronometry Paradigm

Authors:
Kazuhisa Miwa
Kazuaki Kojima
Hitoshi Terai
Yosuke Mizuno

Keywords: cognitive load theory; intrinsic; extraneous; germane

Abstract:
The cognitive load theory distinguishes three types of cognitive loads: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Measuring each cognitive load individually is challenging. In this study, we developed a measurement method based on the mental pchronometry paradigm. Participants played 8 by 8 Reversi games with a computerized experimental environment. A 2 x 2 x 2 mixed design experiment was performed wherein the three types of cognitive loads were manipulated. The experimental results supported almost all our predictions drawn from assumed cognitive processes, implying a possibility that our methodology can be used for measuring cognitive loads.

Pages: 38 to 41

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016

Publication date: March 20, 2016

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4197

ISBN: 978-1-61208-462-6

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from March 20, 2016 to March 24, 2016