REVERSALS OF PREFERENCE BETWEEN BIDS AND CHOICES IN GAMBLING DECISIONS,

Abstract

Subjects in 3 experiments chose their preferred bet from pairs of bets, and later bid for each bet separately. In each pair, one bet had a higher probability of winning (P bet); the other offered more to win (S bet). Bidding method (selling vs. buying) and payoff method (real-play vs. hourly wage) were varied. Results showed that when the P bet was chosen, the $ bet often received a higher bid. These inconsistencies are incompatible with risky decision models, but can be understood via information-processing considerations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0713215

Entities

People

  • Paul Slovic
  • Sarah Lichtenstein

Organizations

  • Oregon Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Gambling
  • Information Processing
  • Probability

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Game Theory.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Systems Analysis and Design