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From Mind Blindness to Flow: Cognitive Compensation and Benefits of Computational Thinking in Generative AI Interaction

The emergence of Generative AI and "Vibe Coding" has established prompt engineering as a core competency.

Author: Yu-Ting Shih 6 pages 2 figures Aphantasia Generative AI

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Source file: 施育廷_TWELF2026 (2) (1).pdf

Keywords

Aphantasia, Generative AI, Computational Thinking, Cognitive Load, Vibe

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Overview

The emergence of Generative AI and "Vibe Coding" has established prompt engineering as a core competency.

Key Points

  • Background: The emergence of Generative AI and "Vibe Coding" has established prompt engineering as a core competency.
  • Method: The study presents a clear research design that can support further work in educational technology and AI-supported learning.
  • Findings: The article highlights the value and applicability of AI-related approaches in educational and learning contexts.
  • Significance: Relevant themes for follow-up discussion include: Aphantasia, Generative AI, Computational Thinking, Cognitive Load, Vibe.

Summary

The emergence of Generative AI and "Vibe Coding" has established prompt engineering as a core competency. However, this poses a latent barrier for users with aphantasia, who lack voluntary mental imagery. This study conducted a quantitative analysis on 103 first -year university students by integrating the Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire (VVIQ), Computational Thinking (CT), and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The results indicate that: (1) individuals with aphantasic tendencies experience significantly higher cognitive load when translating abstract concepts into prompts (t=2.38,p<.05); and (2) computational thinking exerts a significant positive influence on AI user satisfaction (β=0.20,p<.01). The findings demonstrate that high computational thinking capabilities can effectively mitigate the disadvantages of low visual imagery, ther eby enhancing interaction satisfaction. The study concludes that computational thinking serves as a mechanism to transcend sensory limi…

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