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Less cognitive conflict does not imply choice of the default option: Commentary on Kieslich and Hilbig (2014)

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Kieslich and Hilbig (2014) employ a mouse-tracking technique to measure decision conflict in social dilemmas. They report that defectors exhibit more conflict than do cooperators. They infer that cooperation thus is the reflexive, default behavior. We argue, however, that their analysis fails to discriminate between reflexive versus cognitively controlled behavioral responses. This is because cognitive conflict can emanate from resisting impulse successfully—or unsuccessfully.

Source: Judgment and Decision Making

DOI: 10.1017/s1930297500004678

Authors: Kristian Ove R. Myrseth, Conny Wollbrant

Institutions: University of Gothenburg, University of St Andrews

Language: English

Topic: Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

Subfield: General Decision Sciences

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

OpenAlex ID: W2212459470