As Mentioned in the Textbook, Robots Have Lately Been Endowed

question 5

Multiple Choice

As mentioned in the textbook, robots have lately been endowed with the capacity to smile and display other facial emotions. Apart from the fact that this development may add to the charm of robots,

• A) It is at least conceivable that robots will be better able to recognize facial expressions in others, provided the robots can benefit from embodied cognition and perception, as humans can as discussed in other chapters of this book
• B) It is inconceivable that robots will be better able to recognize facial expressions in others, even if people rely on embodied cognition and perception, because, as seen throughout this book, there is absolutely no useful connection between robotics and human motor control
• C) It is inconceivable that robots will be better able to recognize facial expressions in others because people never rely on embodied cognition and perception
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Morality

A system of values and principles that determine appropriate behavior, guiding individuals in distinguishing right from wrong based on societal, religious, or personal standards.

Hypothetical Imperative

A command of reason that applies only conditionally, suggesting an action to achieve a specific result, as posited by philosopher Immanuel Kant.

Categorical

Pertaining to absolute and unconditional statements or classifications.

Ethical

Relating to morals, focusing on right and wrong conduct.