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How does prevalence shape errors in complex tasks?

Year: 2015

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study shows that cause and types of errors in complex problem-solving tasks can be explained within a framework of the prevalence effect commonly studied only in simple visual search tasks. The explanation proposes that subjects make a series of probabilistic decisions aimed at balancing both speed and accuracy. Such decision is a complex process that relies not only on task instructions but also on cognitive biases established by the history of previous trials and progress of the current trial. We provide evidence based on both empirical data and cognitive modeling. Keywords: problem-solving, cause of errors, prevalence, ACT-R

Source: University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology)

Authors: Nyamsuren, E., van der Maas, H.L.J., Taatgen, N.A., Taatgen, N.A., van Vugt, M.K., Borst, J.P., Mehlhorn, K.

Institution: University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

Subfield: General Decision Sciences

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2255660501

FWCI: 2.235

Cites: 12

Cited by: 3

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