Although necessary, learning to discover new solutions is often long and difficult, even for supposedly simple tasks such as counting. On the other hand, learning by imitation provides a simple way to acquire knowledge by watching other agents do. In order to learn more complex tasks by imitation than mere sequences of actions, a Think Aloud protocol is introduced, with a new neuro-symbolic net...

Thinking Aloud Thinking Aloud is the most commonly used technique used to test users ́ interaction with computers. The assumption is that Think Aloud gives access to what goes on in the users ́ minds. However, interfaces are multi modal and play heavily on user ́s visual perception. Reflecting upon Think Aloud (TA), we ask the question: what happens when users are required to verbalise their visua...

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In this study, we examined whether think-aloud procedures would uncover differences in the kinds of inferences generated by average and below-average readers. Participants were 40 third-grade children who were divided into groups of average and below-average readers. All participants completed measures of nonverbal IQ, reading, language, and working memory, and a story comprehension task that c...

For example, a prolonged gaze to some widget does not necessarily mean that the user does not understand the meaning of the widget. The user may just be pondering some aspect of the given task unrelated to the role of the widget on which the gaze happens to dwell. Similarly, a distinctive area on a heat map is often interpreted as meaning that the area was interesting. It attracted the user’s a...

In the last decade, Think Aloud Protocols (TAPs) have become a major instrument in process-oriented Translation Studies (TS). However, the serious questions regarding the experimental validity of this research methodology when applied to the translation process has been systematically reviewed in the literature. Theoretical justifications have been imported from psychology and related disciplin...

This interdisciplinary research, drawing on cognitive psychology and linguistics, extended to middle childhood past research during early childhood or adulthood on thinking aloud prior to written composing. In year 5 of a longitudinal study of typical writing, when cohort 1 was in grade 5 (n = 110 ten year-olds) and cohort 2 in grade 7 (n = 97 twelve year-olds), a cross-sectional study was cond...

Many user-centred studies of digital libraries include a think-aloud element – where users are asked to verbalise their thoughts, interface actions and sometimes their feelings whilst using digital libraries to help them complete one or more information tasks. These studies are usually conducted with the purpose of identifying usability issues related to the system(s) used or understanding aspe...

Among many aspects of reading that were under investigation rightfully and thoroughly, the effect gender on critical thinking in general strategy use, particular, seemed to be neglected. The aim this study is investigate possible role use EFL learners. To do so, a qualitative case consisting four participants was conducted. Two them male other two female students at University Mazandaran. Analy...