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The attribution of human form or qualities to things such as machines or computers is called.

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Cybernetics
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Cybernation
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Artificial intelligence
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Anthropomorphism
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The correct option is C Anthropomorphism

The attribution of human form or qualities to things such as machines or computers is called Anthropomorphism.

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics and qualities to non-human beings, objects, natural, or supernatural phenomena. God, animals, the forces of nature, and unseen or unknown authors of chance are frequent subjects of anthropomorphosis.

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather.

Personification and anthropomorphism are typically associated with giving human characteristics to things that are not human: inanimate objects, animals, etc. However, personification is sometimes given a more broad definition. Therefore, a sidewalk purring could be an example of personification or zoomorphism.

Examples of Anthropomorphism: In the Disney film, Beauty and the Beast, the clock (Cogsworth), candlestick (Lumier), and the teapot (Mrs. Pots) all act and behave as if they are human beings. In the novel Animal Farm, by George Orwell, the characters are all animals.


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