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Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Artificial Intelligence, Humanization, and Health Beliefs

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Publication · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

VR in Pharmacology

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Mechanisms of Trust and Anthropomorphism in AI Medical Decision Making

An investigation of the influence and impact of algorithmic recommendations on people's health beliefs, judgments, and behaviors. PDF file PDF file

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

PRS and Virtual Patients

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Computerized Authority

An investigation into the level of authority given to computers as compared to other human beings.

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Phone Use and Social Connection

A mega analytic evaluation of phone use during face-to-face social situations and it's impact on emotional wellbeing and social connectedness

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Phone Sleep Project

An evaluation of how phone use during the day and right before bed impacts sleep and next day depletion.

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Life During Covid-19

A study that looks into the effect of living in lock down during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research looks into differences in communication, technology use, and habits before and during the pandemic and how they are related to emotional wellbein...

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

Risk Creep

A study on the impact of social and experiential learning on risky behavior.

Project · May 09, 2026

Matthew R. Leitao, PhD, MPP · Behavioral Scientist | Human-AI Interaction | AI Trust & Decision-Making

A week during COVID-19: Online social interactions are associated with greater connection and more stress

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Publication · May 09, 2026

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