Tool Cognitive Journey Update State
Category: Cognitive Journeys · Tier: All
Update the cognitive state during a journey simulation. Call after each action to track mental state.
When to Use
Cognitive journeys simulate real user behavior using 26 cognitive traits and 10 motivational values. They track patience, frustration, confusion, decision fatigue, and emotional state. All grounded in cognitive psychology research.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| currentState | object | Yes | Current cognitive state |
| actionResult | object | Yes | Result of the last action |
| personaTraits | object | Yes | Persona traits affecting state changes |
Example
Update the cognitive state after the user clicked a confusing button
Tips
- Combine with other tools for full analysis
Research
- Rosenholtz et al. (J. Vision 2007) — Measuring visual clutter and cognitive load
- Plonsky et al. (2022) — Wasserstein distance in human decision-making
- Yamauchi & Xiao (Cognitive Science 2018) — Reading emotion from cursor motions
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