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Broadening behavioral decision research: multiple levels of cognitive processing.

D L Medin1, M H Bazerman

  • 1Department of Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il. 60208-2710, USA. medin@nwu.edu

Psychonomic Bulletin & Review
|February 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Behavioral decision research, focusing on heuristics and biases, needs a broader scope beyond optimality. This study expands the definition to include problem definition, goal linking, and decision implementation processes for a more holistic view.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • The field of behavioral decision research, particularly heuristics and biases, has significantly impacted psychology and economics for 25 years.
  • Its interdisciplinary nature has yielded benefits but also created a disconnect from broader psychological principles.
  • Existing research often focuses narrowly on deviations from optimal decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an expanded definition of behavioral decision research.
  • To incorporate multiple levels of cognitive processing into the analysis of decision-making.
  • To move beyond the sole focus on sub-optimal choices and explore the entire decision-making process.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and theoretical expansion of existing frameworks.

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  • Integration of cognitive processing levels within decision research.
  • Examination of problem definition, goal-linking, and decision implementation phases.

    • Main Results:

    • An expanded definition of behavioral decision research is presented, encompassing a wider range of cognitive processes.
    • The study highlights the importance of how decision problems are framed and linked to goals.
    • It emphasizes a more detailed analysis of the processes involved in implementing decisions.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral decision research can be enriched by adopting a broader perspective that includes problem definition, goal orientation, and implementation.
    • This expanded view fosters greater integration with other areas of psychology.
    • A more comprehensive understanding of decision-making is achieved by considering the entire cognitive spectrum involved.