Automated systems that give frequent warnings that turn out to be false reduce operator trust and dependence, so that when a true alarm does occur, operators may ignore it . This phenomenon is known as:
A) Cry wolf effect
B) first failure effect
C) complacency
D) automation bias

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The "Cry wolf effect" refers to a situation where frequent false alarms lead to a decrease in responsiveness or trust in the warning system, similar to the story where a boy falsely cries wolf multiple times, leading the villagers to ignore him when a real wolf appears.

Automated Systems That Give Frequent Warnings That Turn Out to Be