The Field That Studies How to Make Machines Behave in Ways

question 20

Multiple Choice

The field that studies how to make machines behave in ways that are intelligent if a human were so behaving is known as

• A)cognitive psychology.
• B)behaviorism.
• C)artificial intelligence.
• D)flow diagramming.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort or psychological stress experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological principle where agreeing to a small initial request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute others' behaviors to their character rather than to external factors.