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Fostering thinking abilities, such as critical and creative thinking, has become an increasing societal demand in the digital age. Effective education necessitates grasping learners’ thought processes, yet gaining insights into these internal processes through external observations is extremely difficult. The think-aloud method, a concurrent verbal reporting technique where participants vocalize their thoughts, has been traditionally employed but exhibits certain limitations such as evoking heightened tension, and prompts the need for improvements. This pilot study focused on the modality used for reporting, comparing cases where participants reported verbally (think-aloud) versus via typing (type-thought). The aim was to examine potential differences based on participants’ subjective reports between these two reporting methods. After engaging in both methods, participants rated various aspects of each method. They also answered questions regarding their general interpersonal anxiety tendencies and were finally interviewed to gather qualitative feedback. Results indicated that the type-thought method elicited less resistance to reporting or anxiety during performance compared to think-aloud. However, no differences emerged between the two methods regarding perceived reporting difficulty or ease of engagement with the primary task. Notably, an interaction with interpersonal anxiety tendencies suggested that for those prone to such anxiety, the think-aloud method tends to increase resistance to reporting their thoughts. This study demonstrated that the type-thought method possesses distinct characteristics from the traditional think-aloud method, suggesting its potential as an alternative concurrent verbal reporting technique. These findings are highly significant, implying the need for further investigations into the relationships between various individual factors such as personality traits, cognitive styles, and reporting methods. It also highlights the importance of tailoring the reporting method to participants based on their traits and preferences for more accurate insights into thought processes.
