Positive confirmation in rational and irrational learning

Martin K. Jones

doi:10.1016/j.socec.2007.01.031

Positive confirmation in rational and irrational learning

Martin K. Jones

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Abstract

A new experiment is reported which tests for positive confirmation bias when subjects learn about a rule. The experiment reveals strong evidence of positive confirmation bias and corresponding violations of expected utility. This evidence for positive confirmation not only covers the search for evidence but also the use of it in making decisions. These results are consistent with and expand on previous results on the subject.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1029
Number of pages	1046
Journal	Journal of Socio-Economics
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socec.2007.01.031
Publication status	Published - 2008

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Positive confirmation
Learning
Expected utility violation

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Dundee Discussion Papers in Economics 150: Positive confirmation in rational and irrational learning
Jones, M., 2003, University of Dundee, (Dundee Discussion Papers in Economics; no. 150).
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