Table 4.

Correlation of emotional states with cognitive load

	Before simulation		After simulation
	Correlation coefficient	P	Correlation coefficient	P
Tense/calm	−0.12	0.22	−0.19	0.049
Nervous/relaxed	−0.09	0.35	−0.06	0.57
Stressed/serene	−0.06	0.54	−0.03	0.76
Upset/contended	0.08	0.43	0.13	0.20
Sad/happy	0.08	0.44	0.10	0.33
Depressed/elated	0.06	0.52	−0.03	0.78
Lethargic/excited	0.11	0.27	0.12	0.24
Bored/alert	0.18	0.07	0.13	0.18