Groom and Nass Think That the Best Organizational Structure for Humans

question 27

Multiple Choice

Groom and Nass think that the best organizational structure for humans working with robots would:

• A) Combine humans and robots as a team
• B) Recognize both human and robot strengths and weaknesses
• C) Be practically impossible to achieve
• D) Allow robots to take charge over humans
• E) Require robots to use "mental models"

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Bathes the Dog

A non-standard term potentially referring to the act of washing a dog as part of pet care routines.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.