Epistemic Curiosity and Situational Interest: Distant Cousins or Identical Twins?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10648-020-09539-9
Abstract: To what extent are epistemic curiosity and situational interest different indicators for the same underlying psychological mechanism? To answer this question, we conducted two studies. In Study 1, we administered measures of epistemic curiosity and… read more here.
Keywords: epistemic curiosity; situational interest; problem; curiosity situational ... See more keywords
Undergraduate Science Students’ Scientist–Practitioner Gap: the Role of Epistemic Curiosity and Cognitive Flexibility
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DOI: 10.1007/s10763-020-10096-4
Abstract: The scientist–practitioner gap refers to the phenomenon of individuals with a scientific background exhibiting non-scientific beliefs. Informed by the social-cognitive process model, this study aimed to develop a more coherent understanding of how such non-scientific… read more here.
Keywords: epistemic curiosity; science; flexibility; cognitive flexibility ... See more keywords
The neuroeconomics of epistemic curiosity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2020.09.006
Abstract: Epistemic curiosity is an intrinsic drive to obtain non-instrumental information. It is presumed to be adaptively useful for building mental representations where there is an exploration bonus for learning. Formally, epistemic curiosity is most commonly… read more here.
Keywords: curiosity; epistemic curiosity; neuroeconomics; neuroeconomics epistemic ... See more keywords
The Roles of Epistemic Curiosity and Situational Interest in Students’ Attitudinal Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality Environments
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DOI: 10.1177/07356331221121284
Abstract: Research has addressed the benefits of immersive virtual reality (IVR) for affective learning rather than cognitive performance, indicating the necessity to explore what factors may influence learners’ attitudinal learning, defined as the result of instruction… read more here.
Keywords: curiosity; attitudinal learning; situational interest; epistemic curiosity ... See more keywords
How Does Hands-On Making Attitude Predict Epistemic Curiosity and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Interests? Evidence From an International Exhibition of Young Inventors
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.859179
Abstract: Whether the hands-on experience of creating inventions can promote Students’ interest in pursuing a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career has not been extensively studied. In a quantitative study, we drew on the attitude-behavior-outcome… read more here.
Keywords: epistemic curiosity; career; hands making; making attitude ... See more keywords