Trait attribution explains human–robot interactions

Clark and Fischer (C&F) claim that trait attribution has major limitations in explaining human–robot interactions. We argue that the trait attribution approach can explain the three issues posited by C&F. We also argue that the trait attribution approach is parsimonious, as it assumes that t...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2023-04, Vol.46, p.e23-e23, Article e23
Main Authors: Bigman, Yochanan E., Surdel, Nicholas, Ferguson, Melissa J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Cognition
Cognition & reasoning
Humans
Open Peer Commentary
Robotics
Robots
Social interactions
Social Perception
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Summary:Clark and Fischer (C&F) claim that trait attribution has major limitations in explaining human–robot interactions. We argue that the trait attribution approach can explain the three issues posited by C&F. We also argue that the trait attribution approach is parsimonious, as it assumes that the same mechanisms of social cognition apply to human–robot interaction.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X22001509