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  • Simulation-based learning
  • Educational game design

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  • High fidelity (physical and functional) is traditionally prioritized in health education simulations for authenticity.
  • Psychological fidelity, crucial for engagement and credibility, often receives less attention.
  • Existing design rationales may overemphasize realism, potentially limiting learning experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of psychological fidelity as the primary driver of authenticity in educational simulations.
  • To assess the BABLR simulator, which minimizes physical and functional fidelity while maximizing psychological fidelity.
  • To evaluate participant and expert perceptions of a low-fidelity, high-psychological-fidelity simulation.

Main Methods:

  • Development and pilot testing of the BABLR simulator.
  • Assessment involving 26 participants with diverse health innovation and social work backgrounds.
  • Data collection on perceived realism, real-world relevance, engagement, immersiveness, and motivation.

Main Results:

  • Participants and experts recognized BABLR's high levels of engagement and immersiveness.
  • The simulation demonstrated strong motivational qualities despite reduced physical and functional fidelity.
  • Psychological fidelity was perceived as a key factor in the authentic learning experience.

Conclusions:

  • Low-fidelity simulations can achieve high levels of authenticity and engagement by focusing on psychological fidelity.
  • Findings support a shift in simulation design towards prioritizing psychological elements for effective health education.
  • Future research should explore the development and application of low-fidelity, high-psychological-fidelity simulations.