Development and Validation of A Training Package for Regulating Hot and Cold Cognition

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1 MA in Educational Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran

Abstract

Background: Cognition can be categorized in to cold and hot cognition based on emotional context. Cold cognition refers to rational, analytical, and non-emotional processing, while hot cognition involves emotional and motivational elements. Distinguishing between these two types of cognition is essential, as their regulation plays a significant role in daily functioning and complex life situations.
Aim: This study aims to develop and validate an educational package for regulating cold and hot cognition among adolescents and young adults.
Method: The research was conducted in two phases. The first phase focused on developing an educational package for regulating cold and hot cognition through qualitative content analysis. Theoretical and empirical literature were systematically reviewed to identify recurring concepts and components. In the second phase, the validity of the educational package was evaluated using the Delphi method, and the Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated based on expert opinions.
Results: The educational package consisted of eight 60-minute sessions and included three main components: problem-solving, decision-making, and working memory. The validity of the package was assessed using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI), based on evaluations by 15 psychology experts. The findings indicated that the CVR index for the objectives was 0.88, while for the content it was 0.72, and the overall CVI index averaged at 0.97, demonstrating a strong validity of the hot and cold cognition regulation training package.
Conclusions: According to the results, the development of this package represents a significant step toward enhancing problem-solving, decision-making, and working memory, which are essential components of the learning process in both cognitive and emotional situations. The results demonstrated that the educational package for regulating cold and hot cognition has sufficient validity and can be applied in academic and clinical intervention settings. It is recommended that future studies examine the effectiveness of this package.

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  • Receive Date: 12 May 2025
  • Revise Date: 02 July 2025
  • Accept Date: 18 August 2025

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