Measurement, Judgment, and Decision Making
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxi
- Forewordxiii
- Prefacexv
- Chapter 1. The Representational Measurement Approach to Psychophysical and Judgmental Problems1
- I. Introduction1
- II. Probabilistic Models for an Ordered Attribute3
- III. Choice and Identification18
- IV. Additive Measurement for an Ordered Attribute27
- V. Weighted-Average Measurement for an Ordered Attribute40
- VI. Scale Type, Nonadditivity, and Invariance50
- VII. Matching and General Homogeneous Equations60
- VIII. Concluding Remarks68
- References70
- Chapter 2. Psychophysical Scaling81
- I. Introduction81
- II. Psychophysical Scaling and Psychophysical Theory83
- Ill. Scaling by Distance88
- IV. Scaling by Magnitude116
- V. Multistage Models: Magnitudes, Ratios, Differences135
- VI. Contextual Effects148
- VII. Pragmatics and Epistemics of Psychophysical Scaling158
- References161
- Chapter 3. Multidimensional Scaling179
- I. Introduction179
- II. One-Mode Two-Way Data183
- Ill. Spatial Distance Models (for One-Mode Two-Way Data)183
- IV. Models and Methods for Proximity Data: Representing Individual Differences in Perception and Cog188
- V. Constrained and Confirmatory Approaches to MDS230
- VI. Visual Displays and MDS Solutions233
- VII. Statistical Foundations of MDS235
- References236
- Chapter 4. Stimulus Categorization251
- I. The Categorization Experiment252
- II. Categorization Theories255
- III. Stimulus, Exemplar, and Category Representation257
- IV. Response Selection261
- V. Category Access268
- VI. Empirical Comparisons285
- VII. Future Directions292
- References293
- Chapter 5. Behavioral Decision Research: An Overview303
- I. Introduction303
- II. Decision Tasks and Decision Difficulty305
- Ill. Bounded Rationality306
- IV. Conflicting Values and Preferences308
- V. Beliefs about Uncertain Events324
- VI. Decisions under Risk and Uncertainty331
- VII. Methods for Studying Decision Making334
- VIII. Emotional Factors and Decision Behavior342
- IX. Summary346
- References347
- Index361
Measurement, Judgment, and Decision Making provides an excellent introduction to measurement, which is one of the most basic issues of the science of psychology and the key to science. Written by leading researchers, the book covers measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making. Each chapter provides a useful handbook summary and unlocks the door for a scholar who desires entry to that field.
Any psychologist who manipulates an independent variable that affects a psychological construct or who uses a numerical dependent variable to measure a psychological construct will want to study this book.
Written by leading researchers in fields of measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making
Provides basic definitions and summaries of theories
Presents summaries and citations to relevant literature
Contains new developments, current controversies, and open questions
Explains relationships among fields and historical links
Any psychologist who manipulates an independent variable that affects a psychological construct or who uses a numerical dependent variable to measure a psychological construct will want to study this book.
Written by leading researchers in fields of measurement, psychophysical scaling, multidimensional scaling, stimulus categorization, and behavioral decision making
Provides basic definitions and summaries of theories
Presents summaries and citations to relevant literature
Contains new developments, current controversies, and open questions
Explains relationships among fields and historical links