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Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making,New
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The authors are highly respected as leading figures in the field of judgment and decision making. There are many existing books on topics related to judgment and decision making, but this book makes a unique contribution to this field because of its systematic and scholarly approach, and its breadth of coverage.'Robert Goldstone, Indiana University'Reid Hastie and Robyn Dawes are two of the most eminent researchers in the field. I know these authors to be excellent writers and I have no doubt that their writing style will be suitable for my students.'William Goldstein, University of ChicagoIn the new edition of this awardwinning text, renowned authors Reid Hastie and Robyn Dawes compare and contrast the basic principles of rationality with actual behavior in making decisions. This book explores theories and research findings from the field of judgment and decision making in a nontechnical manner, using anecdotes as a teaching device. Intended as an introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the material not only is of scholarly interest but is practical as well.New to This Edition Chapter introductions, conclusions, and crossreferences between chapters make the text more student friendly An abundance of examples from areas such as finance, medicine, law, and engineering anchor concepts to the real world Increased consideration of descriptive, psychological models of decision making augment the original emphasis on normative, rational, 'Expected Utility Theory' models, bring the book up to date Balance among the three major approaches to judgment and decision making: cognitive psychological analyses of mental processes and heuristics, descriptive algebraic models of judgment and decision processes, and rational models of decision making
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rational Choice in an Uncertain World'? A: The book primarily explores the principles of rationality in decision making and compares these principles with actual behavior, making it a valuable resource for understanding judgment and decision-making processes.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Rational Choice in an Uncertain World' are Reid Hastie and Robyn Dawes, both highly respected figures in the field of judgment and decision-making.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is intended as an introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, using a non-technical approach and anecdotes to explain concepts.
- Q: What are some features of the new edition of this book? A: The new edition includes chapter introductions and conclusions, cross-references, an abundance of real-world examples, and increased consideration of descriptive psychological models of decision making.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Rational Choice in an Uncertain World' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 17, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Motivational'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding decision-making in real-world scenarios? A: Yes, the book provides numerous examples from fields such as finance, medicine, law, and engineering, which anchor the concepts in real-world applications.