Abstract:While it has been well established that affect influences judgments and decision-making, few computational models of the phenomenon exist. The work I have done and propose focuses on the role of affect in complex decision-making or judgment tasks where a pure utilitarian approach does not reflect human behavior. It is especially challenging to develop models that can predict choices made by an individual. However, as we approach having companion robots that have long-term relationships with a user, it becomes … Show more
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