Automation bias
Automation Bias
Automation bias (/ɔːtəˈmeɪʃən baɪəs/) is a term used in the field of Health Informatics and Cognitive Psychology to describe the propensity for humans to favor suggestions from automated decision-making systems and to ignore contradictory information made without automation, even if it is correct.
Etymology
The term "Automation bias" is derived from the words "automation", which comes from the Greek word "automatos" meaning "self-acting", and "bias", which originates from the Old French "biais" meaning "slant, slope, oblique".
Definition
Automation bias occurs when a person defers to an automated system, even when human judgement may provide a more accurate or effective decision. This can lead to errors in decision making, particularly in fields such as Healthcare and Aviation, where automated systems are commonly used.
Related Terms
- Cognitive Bias: A systematic error in thinking that affects the decisions and judgments that people make.
- Decision Support System: An information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities.
- Human Factors and Ergonomics: The application of psychological and physiological principles to the engineering and design of products, processes, and systems.
Implications in Healthcare
In healthcare, automation bias can lead to medical errors. For example, a doctor may rely too heavily on an automated diagnostic tool and ignore other clinical signs that suggest a different diagnosis. This can lead to incorrect treatment decisions and potentially harm to the patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Automation bias
- Wikipedia's article - Automation bias
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