“To do or not to do?” Modeling the control of behavior

The author of this fascinating book explores the problem of decision-making. As a basis, he uses hyperbolic discounting theory to discuss many basic assumptions related to self-control. In an accessible conversational tone, he succeeds in capturing many current problems in decision science and prese...

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Published inThe Behavioral and brain sciences Vol. 28; no. 5; pp. 662 - 663
Main Authors Swain, John D., Swain, James E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.10.2005
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Decision making
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Summary:The author of this fascinating book explores the problem of decision-making. As a basis, he uses hyperbolic discounting theory to discuss many basic assumptions related to self-control. In an accessible conversational tone, he succeeds in capturing many current problems in decision science and presents a rational framework for further work.
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ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X05350114