Research on People's Interactions with the Robot Dog AIBO Revealed

question 76

Multiple Choice

Research on people's interactions with the robot dog AIBO revealed that

• A)Preschoolers were much more affection toward a real dog than toward the robot dog.
• B)Artificial life forms inspire all the same emotions and behaviors in people as living creatures do.
• C)The majority of children who interacted with AIBO said they could be friends with it.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Event

An occurrence that causes discomfort, distress, or dissatisfaction to an individual.

Desired Employee Behavior

The specific actions or reactions that an organization encourages and rewards in its employees to achieve its objectives.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A method used to reduce undesirable behavior by applying negative consequences or removing positive reinforcements.