Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Science and Service System

Effectiveness of Mental Model-Based Training for Complex System Operators: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Authors
Lin Xiaomin, Bai Xinwen, Hao Jianming
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Lin Xiaomin
Available Online June 2014.
DOI
10.2991/csss-14.2014.138How to use a DOI?
Keywords
mental model, mental model-based training, complex system operator
Abstract

Previous research has indicated that operators of complex systems will achieve higher system operation efficiency and better job performance when they hold high quality mental models. Authors of recent studies have called for greater attention toward how to improve the development of mental models especially intervention factors influencing mental model quality. The current study aimed to develop a new training strategy called mental model-based training and to examine its effectiveness by conducting a quasi-experimental study. Results demonstrated that operators exposed to mental model-based training showed more frequent reflective and learning behaviors in later work than those receiving no training, whereas mental model-based training did not result in superior mental model quality over the control condition. Findings were discussed in terms of the advantages of the mental model-based training strategy as well as its applications in complex systems.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Science and Service System
Series
Advances in Intelligent Systems Research
Publication Date
June 2014
ISBN
10.2991/csss-14.2014.138
ISSN
1951-6851
DOI
10.2991/csss-14.2014.138How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2014, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
Open Access
This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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