A survey on measuring cognitive workload in human-computer interaction

T Kosch, J Karolus, J Zagermann, H Reiterer… - ACM Computing …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
The ever-increasing number of computing devices around us results in more and more
systems competing for our attention, making cognitive workload a crucial factor for the user …

[HTML][HTML] Leveraging AI in e-learning: Personalized learning and adaptive assessment through cognitive neuropsychology—A systematic analysis

C Halkiopoulos, E Gkintoni - Electronics, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper reviews the literature on integrating AI in e-learning, from the viewpoint of
cognitive neuropsychology, for Personalized Learning (PL) and Adaptive Assessment (AA) …

Influencing human–AI interaction by priming beliefs about AI can increase perceived trustworthiness, empathy and effectiveness

P Pataranutaporn, R Liu, E Finn, P Maes - Nature Machine Intelligence, 2023 - nature.com
As conversational agents powered by large language models become more human-like,
users are starting to view them as companions rather than mere assistants. Our study …

The AI ghostwriter effect: When users do not perceive ownership of AI-generated text but self-declare as authors

F Draxler, A Werner, F Lehmann, M Hoppe… - ACM Transactions on …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Human-AI interaction in text production increases complexity in authorship. In two empirical
studies (n1= 30 & n2= 96), we investigate authorship and ownership in human-AI …

Adapting visual complexity based on electrodermal activity improves working memory performance in virtual reality

F Chiossi, Y Turgut, R Welsch, S Mayer - Proceedings of the ACM on …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Biocybernetic loops encompass users' state detection and system adaptation based on
physiological signals. Current adaptive systems limit the adaptation to task features such as …

[HTML][HTML] The placebo effect of human augmentation: Anticipating cognitive augmentation increases risk-taking behavior

S Villa, T Kosch, F Grelka, A Schmidt… - Computers in Human …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Human Augmentation Technologies improve human capabilities using technology.
In this study, we investigate the placebo effect of Augmentation Technologies. Thirty naïve …

" AI enhances our performance, I have no doubt this one will do the same": The Placebo effect is robust to negative descriptions of AI

AM Kloft, R Welsch, T Kosch, S Villa - … of the CHI Conference on Human …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Heightened AI expectations facilitate performance in human-AI interactions through placebo
effects. While lowering expectations to control for placebo effects is advisable, overly …

[HTML][HTML] Designing and evaluating an adaptive virtual reality system using eeg frequencies to balance internal and external attention states

F Chiossi, C Ou, C Gerhardt, F Putze… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Virtual reality (VR) finds various applications in productivity, entertainment, and training,
often requiring substantial working memory and attentional resources. Effective task …

" This Chatbot Would Never...": Perceived Moral Agency of Mental Health Chatbots

J Wester, H Pohl, S Hosio, N van Berkel - Proceedings of the ACM on …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Despite repeated reports of socially inappropriate and dangerous chatbot behaviour,
chatbots are increasingly used as mental health services in providing support for young …

Not Just Novelty: A Longitudinal Study on Utility and Customization of an AI Workflow

T Long, KI Gero, LB Chilton - Proceedings of the 2024 ACM Designing …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Generative AI brings novel and impressive abilities to help people in everyday tasks. There
are many AI workflows that solve real and complex problems by chaining AI outputs together …