Table 1.
Mean ratings and ranking for causative themes with gender split.
| Origin category | Causative theme | Mean score whole group (SD) | Rank order (whole group) | Mean gender split (Male vs. Female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical appearance | The Uncanny Valley Effect | 4.78 (1.55) | 4 | 4.49 vs. 4.83 |
| Direct Sense of Threat | 3.99 (1.75) | 5 | 3.89 vs. 4.00 | |
| Hidden Emotional Signals | 5.20 (1.44) | 1 | 4.91 vs. 5.25 | |
| Disgust/Avoidance | 3.40 (1.59) | 6 | 3.25 vs. 3.43 | |
| Behaviour | Unpredictable Behaviour | 4.96 (1.57) | 3 | 4.55 vs. 5.03 |
| Learning and /or Experience | Modelling | 2.78 (1.62) | 7 | 2.91 vs. 2.76 |
| Negative Media Portrayals | 5.03 (1.45) | 2 | 4.93 vs. 5.04 | |
| Frightening Experience | 2.65 (2.03) | 8 | 2.73 vs. 2.63 |