Human-vehicle embodiment when predictability is violated

Psych J. 2017 Sep;6(3):241-242. doi: 10.1002/pchj.177. Epub 2017 Aug 1.

Abstract

Embodiment in human-vehicle interaction is higher for perceived safety than for perceived risk. When operational anticipations are violated, experiencing a vehicle as body-extension is negatively correlated with operational effort as indicated by neural activation in the motor system.

Keywords: anticipation; embodiment; human-vehicle interaction; motor system.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Image*
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Man-Machine Systems*
  • Motor Vehicles*
  • Risk
  • Safety