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[PUBLISHED] A Theoretical Model to Explain Mixed Effects of Trust Repair Strategies in Autonomous Systems

Our recent paper has been accepted for publication. Pak, R., & Rovira, E. (2023). A Theoretical Model to Explain Mixed Effects of Trust Repair Strategies in Human-Machine Interaction. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2023.2250424 An uncorrected preprint is available here. Abstract: The topic of an autonomous system initiating trust repair has generated intense interest from researchers […]

[PUBLISHED] The complex relationship of AI ethics and trust in human–AI teaming: insights from advanced real-world subject matter experts

Our latest paper is published: Lopez, J., *Textor, C., *Lancaster, C., *Schelble, B., Freeman, G., Zhang, R., McNeese, N., & Pak, R. (2023). The complex relationship of AI ethics and trust in human–AI teaming: insights from advanced real-world subject matter experts. AI and Ethics, 1-21.Download PDF Abstract: Human-autonomy teams will likely first see use within environments […]

[PUBLISHED] Nature and measurement of attention control

Our latest paper is published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General: Burgoyne, A. P., Tsukahara, J. S., Mashburn, C. A., Pak, R., & Engle, R. W. (2023). Nature and measurement of attention control. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001408 Abstract:  Individual differences in the ability to control attention are correlated with a wide range […]

Clemson Psychology Professor Richard Pak Elected to the Prestigious College of Fellows for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Richard Pak was  Psychology professor Richard Pak was recently elected to the College of Fellows for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).  Receiving a Fellow designation – the highest recognition possible from the College of Fellows – is a high honor that recognizes consistently impressive professional contributions, service to the Society and other accomplishments.   Clemson News

[PUBLISHED] The Relevance of Attention Control, Not Working Memory, in Human Factors

Our latest paper is now published in Human Factors: Pak, R., McLaughlin, A. C., & Engle, R. (2023). The Relevance of Attention Control, Not Working Memory, in Human Factors. Human Factors, 187208231159727. https://doi.org/10.1177/00187208231159727 Abstract Objective:  Discuss the human factors relevance of attention control (AC), a domain-general ability to regulate information processing functions in the service of […]

[PUBLISHED] Enhancing component-specific trust with consumer automated systems through humanness design

Abstract Consumer automation is a suitable venue for studying the efficacy of untested humanness design methods for promoting specific trust in multi-component systems. Subjective (trust, self-confidence) and behavioural (use, manual override) measures were recorded as 82 participants interacted with a four-component automation-bearing system in a simulated smart home task for two experimental blocks. During the […]

[PUBLISHED] The role of attention control in complex real-world tasks

Draheim, C., Pak, R., Draheim, A. A., & Engle, R. W. (2022). The role of attention control in complex real-world tasks. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-021-02052-2 Article link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13423-021-02052-2 Uncorrected pre-print: https://psyarxiv.com/9ekpu Abstract Working memory capacity is an important psychological construct, and many real-world phenomena are strongly associated with individual differences in working memory functioning. Although working […]

From “automation”to “autonomy”: CBSHS recognizes research publication and scholarship

Our publication was recently recognized by the College of Behavior and Social Science: The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) has recognized faculty from each of its seven departments for outstanding research publications. Rachel Mayo, associate dean for research in the College, said this distinction was based on research published in the […]