@article{ref1,
title="Decision-making processes: sensitivity to sequentially experienced outcome probabilities",
journal="Journal of experimental child psychology",
year="2007",
author="Boyer, Ty W.",
volume="97",
number="1",
pages="28-43",
abstract="A computerized sequential event sampling decision-making task was administered to 187 5- to 10-year-olds and adults Participants made a series of choices between alternatives that differed in win probability (Study 1) or win and loss probability (Study 2). Intuitive and more explicit measures were used. Study 1 revealed that, across ages, participants demonstrated intuitive sensitivity to probability; however, adult participants evidenced greater sensitivity than did children, and younger children failed to demonstrate more explicit understanding of probability. Study 2 also revealed that children were intuitively sensitive to probability; however, the inclusion of loss had limited impact on decision processes. These findings and their relevance to cognitive developmental theory are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-0965",
doi="10.1016/j.jecp.2006.12.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2006.12.008"
}