An Exploratory Look Into the Temporal Aspects of Productive Versus Hopeless Confusion

• In Event: Poster Session 8
  In Poster Session: Division C Section 2a Poster Session 3: Cognitive Processes

Abstract

Recent research has shown an inexplicable link between emotions and learning. In this study we focused on the emotion of confusion. More specifically, this study examined the role of productive confusion versus hopeless confusion on learning. The goal was to gain a better understanding of the circumstances that differentiate these two different types of confusion. Results revealed a significant difference in the time of confusion resolution between learners with high and low mental model shifts. Furthermore, a significant difference was found regarding the occurrences of confusion between high and low mental model shifters throughout the learning session. We identify implications and applications.

Authors

• Jeremiah Ray Sullins, Harding University

• Daniel Neely, Harding University

• Samuel Acuff, Harding University

• Timothy Davis, Harding University