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[PUBLISHED] Knowledge, attention, and psychomotor ability: A latent variable approach to understanding individual differences in simulated work performance

Mashburn, C. A., Burgoyne, A. P., Tsukahara, J. S., Pak, R., Coyne, J. T., Sibley, C., … & Engle, R. W. (2024). Knowledge, attention, and psychomotor ability: A latent variable approach to understanding individual differences in simulated work performance. Intelligence, 104, 101835. Abstract:  We compare the validity of personnel selection measures and novel tests of attention control […]

[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 […]

[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] Towards Ethical AI: Empirically Investigating Dimensions of AI Ethics, Trust Repair, and Performance in Human-AI Teaming

Schelble, B. G., Lopez, J., Textor, C., Zhang, R., McNeese, N. J., Pak, R., & Freeman, G. (2024). Towards ethical AI: Empirically investigating dimensions of AI ethics, trust repair, and performance in human-AI teaming. Human Factors, 66(4), 1037-1055. Abstract: Forty teams of two participants and one autonomous teammate completed three team missions within a synthetic task environment. The […]