Research Experience in Judgement and Decision Making
Psyc 353-301
Instructor:
Jason Dana
Time:
TR 10:30-12:00
Room Number:
Solomon C16 Course Description:
In this course students will, in consultation with the instructor, design, carry out, and write up original research on topics in judgment and decision making. The emphasis will be on describing systematic deviations of human behavior from theories of rational choice (decision theory and game theory). Topics include heuristics and biases in probability judgment, choice under uncertainty, and intertemporal choice.
Prerequisite:
Psychology 153 or Psychology 165, and one semester of Statistics. Course limited to 12 students.