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Elissa M Aminoff¹, David Clewett, Scott Freeman

¹Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. elissa@cnbc.cmu.edu

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Individual differences in decision-making were studied in recognition memory tests. Factors like personality and memory strength influence criterion shifting, explaining why optimal strategies are not always used.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Decision Science

Background:

Flexible shifting of decision criteria is advantageous for optimal performance.
Recognition memory tests often involve changes in target/distractor base rates, requiring criterion adjustments.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate individual differences in the tendency to shift decision criteria.
To identify factors influencing criterion shifting in recognition memory.

Main Methods:

Ninety-five participants completed two recognition memory tests with changing base rates.
Over 50 variables, including personality and cognitive style, were assessed.
Regression models were used to analyze factors affecting criterion shifting.

Main Results:

Significant individual variability was observed in criterion shifting behavior.
Over 50% of the variance in criterion shifting was explained by assessed factors.
Memory strength, strategy, personality (fun-seeking), affect (negative), and military rank were significant predictors.

Conclusions:

Individual characteristics significantly impact decision-making strategies in recognition memory.
Understanding these factors provides insight into suboptimal decision-making and memory mechanisms.
Reliable individual differences in criterion shifting exist across repeated tests.