AbstractThis study explored the attitudes of undergraduate students at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) toward ChatGPT and examined its relationship with cognitive motivation and problem-solving skills. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing an online survey with 161 valid responses. The study used the Technology Acceptance Model Edited to Assess ChatGPT Adoption (TAME-ChatGPT) scale, the Need for Cognition (NFC) scale, and the Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI) scale to measure students' attitudes, cognitive motivation, and problem-solving abilities. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between students_ attitudes toward ChatGPT and their cognitive motivation, suggesting that higher acceptance of ChatGPT corresponds with increased cognitive engagement. However, no significant relationship was found between attitudes toward ChatGPT and problem-solving skills, indicating that while ChatGPT may encourage cognitive effort, it does not directly enhance pr.....