The relationship between cognitive disequilibrium, emotions and individual differences on student question generation

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of cognitive disequilibrium and individual differences on student question generation. Students were placed in a state of cognitive disequilibrium while they learned topics of computer literacy. During the course of the study a confederate was present to answer any questions that the participant may have had. Additional analyses examined any potential influence the confederates had on student question asking. Furthermore, the study explored the relationship between emotions and cognitive disequilibrium. Lastly, we examined any relationship between individual differences (e.g., personality and motivation) on question generation. Results revealed that participants who were not placed in a state of cognitive disequilibrium generated a significantly higher proportion of questions. Results did reveal significant main effects as a function of time for certain facial action units. Lastly, it was discovered that certain measures of individual differences were related to student question generation.

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