Users perceive virtual agents as more trustworthy and motivating when agents display visible, plausible effort as co-participants rather than simply delivering encouragement.
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Psychology & Health 13(4), 623--649 (Jul 1998)
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Users perceive virtual agents as more trustworthy and motivating when agents display visible, plausible effort as co-participants rather than simply delivering encouragement.