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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Pupil dilation is a known physiological indicator of cognitive load.
  • Understanding cognitive processes during complex problem-solving is crucial for effective instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate pupillary responses during multi-step graphical problem-solving tasks.
  • To explore a novel method for analyzing pupillometry data using eye fixations.
  • To differentiate cognitive load patterns between higher and lower-performing students.

Main Methods:

  • Collected pupillometry and eye-tracking data from 29 undergraduate students solving interdependent graphical problems.
  • Analyzed pupil diameter changes in relation to eye fixations during problem-solving.
  • Applied a cognitive load theory model to interpret pupillary response patterns.

Main Results:

  • Pupil diameter generally increased during problem-solving, but did not consistently reflect expected cognitive load.
  • Higher-performing students demonstrated patterns indicative of germane load and schema creation, utilizing task interdependence.
  • Lower-performing students exhibited different pupillary patterns, suggesting they treated problems independently.

Conclusions:

  • Pupil dilation analysis, especially when combined with eye fixations, offers insights into problem-solving strategies.
  • Cognitive load is not uniformly reflected in pupil size; strategy and performance level significantly influence the response.
  • Findings have implications for designing instructional interventions that promote deeper understanding and effective strategy use in graphical problem-solving.