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Support Theory: A Nonextensional Representation of Subjective Probability.

Authors :
Tversky, Amos
Koehler, Derek J.
Source :
Psychological Review. Oct 1994 101(4):547-567.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

A new theory of subjective probability is presented. According to this theory, different descriptions of the same event can give rise to different judgments. Experimental evidence supporting this theory is summarized, demonstrating that the theory provides a unified treatment of a wide range of empirical findings. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0033-295X
Volume :
101
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Psychological Review
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ498455
Document Type :
Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles