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Formato
Brossura
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 1, 1987
Editore
Center for Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Maryland
Descrizione
In this insightful exploration, Paul Slovic delves into the phenomenon of preference reversals, examining how people's choices can often contradict their true desires. With a keen focus on the psychological aspects of decision-making, Slovic unveils the complexities behind why individuals may alter their preferences based on how options are presented.
Through a series of compelling studies and analyses, readers are invited to reflect on their own decision-making processes. The narrative guides them through various scenarios where preference reversal occurs, illustrating the inconsistencies in human behavior and the influence of context on choices.
Slovic’s approach combines empirical research with accessible writing, making the intricacies of this cognitive bias understandable. The work encourages readers to think critically about their own preferences and the factors that shape them, offering a fresh perspective on the subtleties of human judgment.
Through a series of compelling studies and analyses, readers are invited to reflect on their own decision-making processes. The narrative guides them through various scenarios where preference reversal occurs, illustrating the inconsistencies in human behavior and the influence of context on choices.
Slovic’s approach combines empirical research with accessible writing, making the intricacies of this cognitive bias understandable. The work encourages readers to think critically about their own preferences and the factors that shape them, offering a fresh perspective on the subtleties of human judgment.