In a preregistered within-subjects experiment (N = 131, eight measurements), the translated scale showed criterion validity via sensitivity to task complexity, extraneous load, and motivation¶

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q3 i? The scale's ratings were sensitive to differences in task complexity, an extraneous load manipulation, and motivation for complex tasks in a within-subjects experiment with eight measurements. → Tino Endres 2025

Evidence¶

Tino Endres 2025¶

Tino Endres, Lisa Bender, Stoo Sepp, Shirong Zhang, Louise David, Melanie Trypke, et al. (2025). Developing the Mental Effort and Load–Translingual Scale (MEL‑TS) as a Foundation for Translingual Research in Self‑Regulated Learning. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09978-8

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Preregistered experiment validating the English, Chinese, and German versions with first-language participants, using established demand manipulations from the cognitive load literature (task complexity, seductive details, imaginary scenario and incentives). The article reports demonstrated "sensitivity to differences in task complexity, extraneous load manipulation, and motivation for complex tasks". No effect sizes are printed in the available text.

"In a within-subjects design with eight measurements (N = 131), we demonstrated the scale's criterion validity by showing sensitivity to differences in task complexity, extraneous load manipulation, and motivation for complex tasks."

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