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Authority and Robots

How People React to Different Instructions from Robots and Humans

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which participants will follow a robot's suggestions or orders when they conflict with those of a human who normally has a great deal of authority: the researcher.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which participants will follow a robot's suggestions or orders when they conflict with those of a human who normally has a great deal of authority: the researcher.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

The purpose of this study is to investigate how participants respond to suggestions or orders from a robot, especially when these conflict with instructions from a human researcher who typically holds authority. This study aims to understand the dynamics between human and robot interactions in decision-making scenarios.

Participants will be asked to follow instructions given by both a robot and a human researcher. The study will observe and record the choices made by participants when faced with conflicting directives from these two sources.

  • Who can participate: People of all ages may participate in this study.
  • Study details: Participants will be involved in tasks where they receive instructions from both a robot and a human researcher. The study will focus on observing participants' choices when directives conflict.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1607600556

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