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  2. 2003
  3. October
  4. A
  5. AIBO Pretest
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Instruction: How much do you agree with the following statements? For each question, please circle the dot that best describes your answer. Please do not leave any question unanswered.
very strongly disagree very strongly agree
Entertainment robot can be a personal pet.
Entertainment robot can be a personal companion.
It is interesting to play with entertainment robots.
People will find it interesting to play with entertainment robots.
I would like to buy entertainment robots, if prices are reasonable.
People are likely to buy entertainment robots, if prices are reasonable.
Entertainment robots have values.
Entertainment robots are useful.
Entertainment robots are just for kids.
Entertainment robots can be for adults.
very strongly disagree very strongly agree
I feel confident understanding terms/words relating to computer software.
I feel confident understanding terms/words relating to computer hardware.
I feel confident learning to use a variety of programs (software).
I feel confident using the computer to organize information.
I feel confident troubleshooting computer programs.
I feel confident getting help for problems in the computer system.
I feel confident using the user's guide when help is needed.
I feel confident writing simple programs for the computer.
In general, I feel confident understanding terms/words relating to home electronics such as VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.
I feel confident learning to use a variety of functions provided by home electronics such as VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.
very strongly disagree very strongly agree
I feel confident troubleshooting home electronics such as VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.
I feel confident getting help for problems in home electronics such as VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.
I feel confident using user guides for home electronics when help is needed.
I feel confident using a variety of functions provided by home electronics such as VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.
I consider myself a modern person who is usually up-to-date on new technologies.
I enjoy trying out new technologies and like to introduce them to my friends or colleagues.
 
 
On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 means not technically progressive at all, or low tech, and 10 means very technically progressive, or high tech, how would you rate yourself?
Not technically Progressive Very Technically Progressive
 
 
 
Many people speak about their computer as if it were alive (e.g., the computer is not feeling well, the computer is being uncooperative). How often do you speak about your computer this way?
Very Rarely Very Often
 
 
 
Many people speak to their computer as if it could hear them (e.g., Please work, etc.). How often do you speak to your computer this way?
Very Rarely Very Often
 
 
 
When you do something with your computer, how much do you feel that the computer is your partner?
Not At All Very Much
 
 
 
How much do you think that you should be nice to your computer if you want to get a better result from the computer?
Not At All Very Much
 
 
 
Instruction: Please identify in your mind at least one favorite person or character you've seen on television, movie, computer/video games, a novel, a cartoon, or any kinds of media. Then, please circle the dot that best describes your answer.
Very Rarely Very Often
How much of the time when you see this person or character does he/she/it seem to talk directly to you?
How much of the time when you see this person or character do you talk directly to the person or character as if he/she can hear you?
How often do you think about this person or character when you are not seeing him/her?
How often do you talk with others about this person or character when you are not seeing him/her?
To what extent do you think of this person or character as you do a close friend?
How often do you compare your own ideas with those of this person or character?
 
 
 
Not At All Very Much
How much do you feel close to this person or character?
How often as a child did you play pretend or make-believe?
 
 
 
Never Rare Sometimes Always
How often do you feel you are in tune with the people around you?
How often do you feel you lack companionship?
How often do you feel there is no one you can turn to?
How often do you feel alone?
How often do you feel part of a group of friends?
How often do you feel you have a lot in common with the people around you?
How often do you feel you are no longer close to anyone?
How often do you feel your interests and ideas are not shared by those around you?
How often do you feel outgoing and friendly?
How often do you feel close to people?
Never Rare Sometimes Always
How often do you feel left out?
How often do you feel your relationships with others are not meaningful?
How often do you feel no one really knows you well?
How often do you feel isolated from others?
How often do you feel you can find companionship when you want it?
How often do you feel there are people who really understand you?
How often do you feel shy?
How often do you feel people are around you but not with you?
How often do you feel there are people you can talk to?
How often do you feel there are people you can turn to?
 
 
Do you have any experience to have a pet such as dog or cat?
Yes No
 
 
 
 
months
   
 
 
What is your gender?
Male Female
What is your gender?
 
 
 
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