1. Does an aesthetically appealing design of a multimedia learning material induce positive emotions in learners? Based on the previous research reported above we hypothesize that the positive emotional design induces more positive emotions than neutral design, and that emotions induced by the design of the learning materials are sustained better throughout the learning process than emotions induced by a mood induction procedure.
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2. How do positive emotions affect cognitive outcomes such as experienced cognitive load and learning outcomes (comprehension and transfer)? Based on the previous research reported above we hypothesize that positive emotions result in higher comprehension test scores, transfer test scores, and invested mental effort, and lower perceived task difficulty than neutral emotions.
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3. How do positive emotions affect affective outcomes such as motivation, user satisfaction, perceived task difficulty, and perception about learning achievement? Based on the previous
research reported above we hypothesize that positive emotions result in higher motivation, higher user satisfaction, and a more positive perception about learning achievement than neutral emotions