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Can NLP Bots Perceive the Intensity of Emotions?

Navarro Martí, Fèlix (2025) Can NLP Bots Perceive the Intensity of Emotions?

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Abstract:This paper explores the ability of Natural Language Processing (NLP) bots, specifically ChatGPT, to recognize and respond to the intensity of sentiment in user inputs, rather than merely detecting simple emotions. A Finite State Automaton (FSA) was developed to automate interactions with the NLP bot, generating responses that follow predefined strategies based on the sentiment scores of previous replies. These sentiment scores, ranging from -1 (very negative) to +1 (very positive), were obtained using sentiment analysis tools. Statistical analysis, including t-tests and Pearson correlation, revealed that ChatGPT’s responses are significantly influenced by the emotional intensity of prior messages. While it generally maintains a positive tone, the bot demonstrates a measurable tendency to mirror the sentiment strength of user inputs, suggesting a limited but non-negligible capacity for emotional nuance in conversational contexts.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Subject:54 computer science
Programme:Computer Science BSc (56964)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107324
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