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Perceptual accuracy and conflicting effects of certainty on risk-taking behaviour

Authors :
Shafir, Sharoni
Reich, Taly
Tsur, Erez
Erev, Ido
Lotem, Arnon
Source :
Nature. June 12, 2008, Vol. 453 Issue 7197, p917, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The 'certainty effect' (1,2) is a notable violation of expected utility theory by decision makers (3-6). It shows that people's tendency to select the safer of two prospects increases when [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
453
Issue :
7197
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.183317724