THE IMPACT OF OVERDEPENDENCE ON LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMS) ON THE COGNITIVE COMPETENCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. (WITH REFERENCE TO HYDERABAD)

Paper Title

THE IMPACT OF OVERDEPENDENCE ON LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMS) ON THE COGNITIVE COMPETENCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. (WITH REFERENCE TO HYDERABAD)

Abstract

This study explores the impact of the overdependence of undergraduate students on Large Language Models (LLMs) and how it influences their capability to think for themselves, specifically, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making skills. The rapid increase in students\' dependence on LLMs has transformed learning and academic practices by providing instant access to information, writing assistance, explanations, and problem-solving support. This has been accompanied by an abnormally excessive reliance, which has led to passive learning, a reduction in intellectual effort, and weakening of information evaluation and intellectual reasoning skills.
KEYWORDS : Overdependence on LLMs, Large Language Models, cognitive competence, undergraduate students, critical thinking, creativity.