Table 2 Results of item analysis (sample1 N = 310)

1. The system is deceptive

4.19

1.99

–7.56^***

.38^**

2. The system behaves in an underhanded manner

3.58

1.77

–5.12^***

.36^**

3. I am suspicious of the system’s intent, action, or outputs

3.85

1.81

–7.96^***

.43^**

4. I am wary of the system

3.54

1.72

–5.19^***

.36^**

5. The system’s actions will have a harmful or injurious outcome

3.87

1.79

–5.85^***

.35^**

6. I am confident in the system

5.13

1.53

–9.11^***

.54^**

7. The system provides security

4.96

1.56

–8.67^***

.51^**

8. The system has integrity

4.89

1.60

–8.43^***

.48^**

9. The system is dependable

4.99

1.48

–9.61^***

.54^**

10. The system is reliable

5.00

1.48

–9.56^***

.53^**

11. I can trust the system

4.87

1.47

–10.55^***

.53^**

12. I am familiar with the system

4.61

1.70

–5.27^***

.31^**