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Stability and Change in Diffusion Model Parameters over Two Years
Mischa von Krause1, Stefan T Radev1, Andreas Voss1
1Department of Psychology, Heidelberg University, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany.
Journal of Intelligence
|June 2, 2021
Summary
Mathematical models of decision-making, like the diffusion model, show stable individual parameters over two years. While processing speed and trade-offs change due to practice, individual differences in these changes remain minimal.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive psychology
- Mathematical modeling
- Individual differences research
Background:
- Mathematical models, such as the diffusion model, are increasingly used in individual differences research.
- These models offer insights into cognitive processes like processing speed and decision-making trade-offs.
- A key assumption is the trait-like stability of diffusion model parameters over time, which requires empirical validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the temporal stability and change in diffusion model parameters over a two-year period.
- To examine rank-order stability, mean-level change, individual differences in change, and profile stability.
- To assess the implications of parameter stability for individual differences research.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study tracking over 270 participants for two years.
- Analysis of diffusion model parameters, focusing on four aspects of stability and change.
- Statistical examination of rank-order stability, mean-level changes, individual change variability, and profile stability.
Main Results:
- Diffusion model parameters demonstrated strong rank-order stability.
- Significant mean-level changes were observed in processing speed and speed-accuracy trade-offs, likely due to practice effects.
- Individual differences in these change patterns were minimal, indicating consistent responses to practice.
- Profiles of individual diffusion model parameters remained stable over the two-year period.
Conclusions:
- Diffusion model parameters exhibit considerable temporal stability, supporting their use in individual differences research.
- Observed mean-level changes are largely attributable to practice effects, not fundamental shifts in cognitive processes.
- The stability of parameter profiles suggests that individual cognitive decision-making structures are relatively enduring.
- Findings validate the assumption of temporal stability for diffusion model parameters in studying individual differences.
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