Psychological issues in the design of expert systems

Recent advances in the artificial intelligence technology of knowledge-based expert systems have captivated the imaginations of designers, sponsors, and suppliers of computer-based systems in government and industry as well as researchers in university and non-profit laboratories where the technology originated. An expert system is essentially a way to capture the knowledge and expertise of a subject-matter expert and transfer it to a computer program in hopes of creating an “intelligent” computer system that will emulate the problem-solving and decision-making performance of the expert. Such systems are being built to serve as intelligent advisors and decision aids in a wide variety of application areas. We discuss conceptual issues underlying expert system design, with references to current psychological and artificial intelligence literature, and urge Consideration of these issues before undertaking development of expert systems.

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Teaching Professional Ethics: Professional Ethics, A Methodology for Decision Making: Expert Systems in the Classroom

NSSLHA Journal ◽

10.1044/nsshla_20_112 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 112-121

Author(s):

Kathleen Waggoner

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Expert Systems ◽

Professional Ethics ◽

Teaching Professional

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Research and Development in Expert Systems IX

10.1017/cbo9780511569944 ◽

1993 ◽

Author(s):

M. A. Bramer ◽

R. W. Milne

Keyword(s):

Research And Development ◽

Expert Systems

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Investigating Personality and Psychopathology in Patients With Psoriasis

Rorschachiana Journal of the International Society for the Rorschach ◽

10.1027/1192-5604/a000092 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 87-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Chiara Vari ◽

Patrizia Velotti ◽

Alessandro Crisi ◽

Silvana Carlesimo ◽

Antonio G. Richetta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Clinical Importance ◽

Self Report ◽

Psychological Issues ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Affective Quality ◽

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory ◽

Study Results ◽

Completion Test ◽

Skin Conditions

Abstract. A broad range of literature reported higher rates of psychopathology and personality disorders among patients affected by skin conditions. Specifically, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations are more frequently reported by patients affected by skin diseases. This study aimed to examine psychopathology and personality in a group of patients affected by psoriasis by means of a self-report measure (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory – MCMI-III) and a performance-based technique (Wartegg Drawing Completion Test [WDCT], CWS). Study results showed a higher rate of passive-aggressiveness and paranoia among psoriatic patients (MCMI-III). When assessing patients through the performance-based technique (WDCT, CWS), a higher rate of global rejection (GR) – linked by previous literature to suicidal ideation – and a lower affective quality of the drawings emerged. We discuss the clinical importance of detecting psychological issues in dermatology patients by means of a multimethod assessment that goes beyond patients’ self-evaluation of their symptoms and emotions.

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