Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethics in Research01:56

Ethics in Research

23.0K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
23.0K
Fundamental Attribution Error01:14

Fundamental Attribution Error

12.8K
According to some social psychologists, people tend to overemphasize internal factors as explanations—or attributions—for the behavior of other people. They tend to assume that the behavior of another person is a trait of that person, and to underestimate the power of the situation on the behavior of others. They tend to fail to recognize when the behavior of another is due to situational variables, and thus to the person’s state. This erroneous assumption is...
12.8K
Social Proof00:52

Social Proof

27.7K
Social proof is a form of persuasion based on comparison and conformity. People compare their behavior and actions to what others are doing and will change to conform to do what their peers do.
27.7K
Naturalistic Observations02:30

Naturalistic Observations

15.4K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
15.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of magnetic field-mediated plasma seed treatment and PPW spray: enhanced growth, nutritional composition and yield of tomatoes.

RSC advances·2026
Same author

Zn fortification and lipids modifications in mustard seeds treating with next gen plasma technology.

Journal of biotechnology·2026
Same author

Machine learning approaches in identifying factors associated with hypertension and undiagnosed hypertension in adults in rural areas of Bangladesh.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique·2026
Same author

Editorial: Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects of redox signaling in inflammation-associated damage and diseases.

Frontiers in physiology·2026
Same author

Spatial distribution and predictors of stunting, wasting, and underweight among under-five children in Bangladesh.

BMC public health·2026
Same author

Yield and nutrient augmentations in wheat: Application of plasma processed zinc.

PloS one·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Measuring the Subjective Value of Risky and Ambiguous Options using Experimental Economics and Functional MRI Methods
13:04

Measuring the Subjective Value of Risky and Ambiguous Options using Experimental Economics and Functional MRI Methods

Published on: September 19, 2012

12.1K

Religiosity, Financial Risk Taking, and Reward Processing: An Experimental Study.

Frederique J Vanheusden1, Sundara Kashyap Vadapalli2, Mamunur Rashid3

  • 1Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, New Hall Block, Room 177, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK. frederique.vanheusden@ntu.ac.uk.

Journal of Gambling Studies
|June 11, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Financial risk-taking (FRT) and religiosity interact, influencing performance on the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART). Religiosity and FRT perspectives also objectively affect physiological responses to feedback in BART, as shown by electro-encephalogram (EEG) data.

Keywords:
Balloon Analog Risk TaskElectro-encephalographyFinancial risk-takingIowa Gambling TaskMixed-gambling loss-aversion taskReligion

More Related Videos

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

7.4K
Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making
11:51

Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making

Published on: March 2, 2011

15.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Measuring the Subjective Value of Risky and Ambiguous Options using Experimental Economics and Functional MRI Methods
13:04

Measuring the Subjective Value of Risky and Ambiguous Options using Experimental Economics and Functional MRI Methods

Published on: September 19, 2012

12.1K
A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

7.4K
Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making
11:51

Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making

Published on: March 2, 2011

15.1K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Financial decision-making under risk and uncertainty is complex.
  • Individual differences in financial risk-taking (FRT) perspectives and religiosity may influence these decisions.
  • Understanding the neural correlates of these influences is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of FRT perspectives and religiosity on financial decision-making tasks.
  • To explore the use of electro-encephalogram (EEG) to measure the interaction between FRT, religiosity, and task performance.
  • To analyze reward-related event-related potentials (P3 and FRN) in response to feedback.

Main Methods:

  • 37 participants completed four financial decision-making tasks: BART, IGT, MGLAT, and MGLAST.
  • EEG data were collected to measure brain activity, specifically P3 and FRN.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess the relationships between FRT, religiosity, task performance, and EEG measures.

Main Results:

  • BART performance showed a potential interaction between FRT perspectives and religiosity.
  • EEG data objectively distinguished physiological feedback responses between religious and non-religious individuals.
  • No significant influence of religiosity and FRT on IGT and MGLA performance was found.

Conclusions:

  • Religiosity and FRT perspectives interact in a complex manner, potentially affecting BART performance.
  • Physiological responses to feedback during BART are significantly modulated by religiosity and FRT.
  • EEG provides an objective measure to differentiate neural responses related to financial decision-making based on individual characteristics.