Jessica J. Crumley-Branyon
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Jessica J. Crumley-Branyon investigates the intersection of social cognition and human-robot interaction, focusing on how age-related differences shape our perceptions of intelligent technology. Her most-cited work, "Factors that affect younger and older adults’ causal attributions of robot behaviour" (2020, 12 citations), draws a compelling parallel between the cognitive shortcuts we use to judge people—stereotypes—and those we apply to anthropomorphic robots. Through a scenario-based study, she demonstrated that both younger and older adults rely on similar attributional processes when interpreting robot actions, revealing that age influences how we assign intent or blame to machines. This research bridges developmental psychology and human factors engineering, offering critical insights for designing robots that are intuitive and trustworthy across the lifespan. Crumley-Branyon’s work has been recognized for its novel application of classic social psychological theory to emerging technology contexts, making her a key voice in understanding how our aging population will interact with an increasingly automated world. Her findings challenge assumptions about technological literacy and underscore the importance of inclusive design in robotics.
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