Aversion against machines with complex mental abilities: The role of individual differences

Theory suggests that robots with human-like mental capabilities (i.e., high agency and experience) evoke stronger aversion than robots without these capabilities. Yet, while several studies support this prediction, there is also evidence that the mental prowess of robots could be evaluated positivel...

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Main Authors: Andrea Grundke, Markus Appel, Jan-Philipp Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-08-01
Series:Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949882124000471