Presenter Information

Nikhit AdusumilliFollow

Advisor Information

Ryan Schuetzler

Location

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Presentation Type

Poster

Start Date

2-3-2018 10:45 AM

End Date

2-3-2018 12:00 PM

Abstract

Conversational agents (CAs) are an integral component of many personal and business interactions. Many recent advancements in CA technology have attempted to make these interactions more natural and human-like. The influence of these elements of CA design on human behavior is currently unclear. It is possible that a more humanlike CA could change people’s behavior in ways that make deception detection more difficult. This research investigates one CA design factor: conversational relevance. We show that relevant responses make people slow down when responding to questions, and causes a different response when lying than when telling the truth.

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Mar 2nd, 10:45 AM Mar 2nd, 12:00 PM

The Effect of Relevant Responses from Conversational Agents on Behavior during Deception

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Conversational agents (CAs) are an integral component of many personal and business interactions. Many recent advancements in CA technology have attempted to make these interactions more natural and human-like. The influence of these elements of CA design on human behavior is currently unclear. It is possible that a more humanlike CA could change people’s behavior in ways that make deception detection more difficult. This research investigates one CA design factor: conversational relevance. We show that relevant responses make people slow down when responding to questions, and causes a different response when lying than when telling the truth.