How does one know whether a person understands a device? The quality of the questions the person asks when the device breaks down.

Volume: 95, Issue: 3, Pages: 524 - 536
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Abstract
Models of question asking predict that questions are asked when comprehenders experience cognitive disequilibrium, which is triggered by contradictions, anomalies, obstacles, salient contrasts, and uncertainty. Questions should emerge when a person studies a device (e.g., a lock) and encounters a breakdown scenario (the key turns but the bolt doesn't move). Participants read illustrated texts and breakdown scenarios, with instructions to ask...
Paper Details
Title
How does one know whether a person understands a device? The quality of the questions the person asks when the device breaks down.
Published Date
Sep 1, 2003
Volume
95
Issue
3
Pages
524 - 536
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