A resemblance test for the validation of a computer simulation of paranoid processes, AI Memo 156

Authors

Kenneth Mark Colby
Franklin Dennis Hilf
Sylvia Weber Russell, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Helena C. Kraemer

Abstract

A computer simulation of paranoid processes in the form of a dialogue algorithm was subjected to a validation study using an experimental resemblance test in which judges rated degrees of paranoia present in initial psychiatric interviews of both paranoid patients and of versions of the paranoid model. The statistical results indicate a satisfactory degree of resemblance between the two groups of interviews. It is concluded that the model provides a successful simulation of naturally occuring paranoid processes.

Department

Computer Science

Publication Date

11-1-1971

Journal Title

Stanford Computer Science Department Technical Reports from the 1970

Publisher

Stanford University

Document Type

Report

Recommended Citation

Sylvia Weber Russell - (With Kenneth Colby, Franklin Hilf and Helen Kraemer) A resemblance test for the validation of a computer simulation of paranoid processes, AI Memo 156, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (1971).