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Mouse-tracking as a tool for investigating strategic behavior in Public Goods Game: an experimental pilot study
Asma Benachour1, Vladimir Medvedev2, Oksana Zinchenko3
1Laboratory of Brain-Computer Interfaces, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow, Russia.
Introduction:
Recent research has demonstrated the potential of utilizing mouse-tracking as a viable alternative method for examining attention-related attributes within the context of a multifaceted activity.
Methods:
In this study, a mouse-tracking technique was utilized to gather data from individuals who were involved in an online format of the Public Goods Game.
Results:
It was observed that participants exhibited distinct approaches to acquiring information while formulating decisions to propose high, moderate, or low offers. The mouse-tracking algorithm effectively distinguished between various types of offers made toward group funding, as evidenced by the measured distance of the cursor.
Discussion:
These findings suggest that mouse-tracking is a valuable tool for capturing decision-making processes and differentiating behavioral patterns in economic game contexts, offering insights into attention and choice mechanisms.
