E.A. McBride
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E.A. McBride is a developmental psychologist whose research explores the intersection of child development, human-animal interaction, and robotics. Her work investigates how children perceive and respond to living animals, biomimetic robots, and inanimate toys, shedding light on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying their understanding of aliveness and social agency. In her most-cited study, "Exploring the role of aliveness in children's responses to a dog, biomimetic robot, and toy dog" (2023, 16 citations), McBride demonstrates that children distinguish between real and artificial entities based on behavioral cues, with implications for designing educational and therapeutic technologies. Her contributions have advanced knowledge in developmental robotics and animal-assisted interventions, offering insights into how children form attachments to both biological and technological companions. McBride’s work is notable for bridging empirical rigor with real-world applications, informing the ethical design of interactive systems for young users. Her research continues to influence fields ranging from cognitive science to human-robot interaction, making her a key voice in understanding childhood in an increasingly technological world.
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