Explain your reasoning and also indicate to what extent any difficulties might be attributed to metacomprehension effects.

There are many industry simulation systems that are used for training
new operators. The expectation is that training with a virtual system
will translate to comparable experience that would be gained working in a
real-world environment. Examples are GE High Fidelity Plant Simulators,
plasma welding and torching, underground mining, nuclear reactors, oil
production platforms, and others. For instance, Siemens has an advanced
simulator to train technicians how to assemble machines that employ 3-D
technology and virtual engagement with VPL gloves and VR-Star goggles as
the trainee moves through a cylinder resembling the actual working
environment. Proponents claim this type of full experience allows
greater fidelity of actual working conditions and enhances comprehension
in the work environment. Let’s say you have been brought in to a design
review as a human factors specialist. At issue are concerns about how
operators familiar with an older system might respond to the virtual
reality simulation training. When considering how humans think about
their own thinking (metacognition), a dimension of that involves how
humans correct their thinking when new information is assimilated or
they become aware of certain discrepancies (metacomprehension). In your
view, does the added fidelity and complexity in these types of virtual
training reinforce comprehension skills and translate directly to the
actual working conditions, or is it more likely to generate a loss of
confidence and confusion when trainees fail to execute correctly once on
the job? Explain your reasoning and also indicate to what extent any
difficulties might be attributed to metacomprehension effects. Provide
at least one scholarly resource to support your assessment.
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