From single decisions to sequential choice patterns: Extending the dynamics of value-based decision-making

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Beitragende

Abstract

Every day, we make many value-based decisions where we weigh the value of options with other properties, e.g. their time of delivery. In the laboratory, such value-based decision-making is usually studied on a trial by trial basis and each decision is assumed to represent an isolated choice process. Real-life decisions however are usually embedded in a rich context of previous choices at different time scales. A fundamental question is therefore how the dynamics of value-based decision processes unfold on a time scale across several decisions. Indeed, findings from perceptual decision making suggest that sequential decisions patterns might also be present for vale-based decision making. Here, we use a neural-inspired attractor model as an instance of dynamic models from perceptual decision making, as such models incorporate inherent activation dynamics across decisions. We use the model to predict sequential patterns, namely oscillatory switching, perseveration and dependence of perseveration on the delay between decisions. Furthermore, we predict RT effects for specific sequences of trials. We validate the predictions in two new studies and a reanalysis of existing data from a novel decision game in which participants have to perform delay discounting decisions. Applying the validated reasoning to a well-established choice questionnaire, we illustrate and discuss that taking sequential choice patterns into account may be necessary to accurately analyse and model value-based decision processes, especially when considering differences between individuals.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummere0267249
Seitenumfang16
FachzeitschriftPLoS ONE
Jahrgang17
Ausgabenummer4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 21 Apr. 2022
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 85128655924
PubMed 35446901
Mendeley 58360818-0f19-32f3-a42f-0bbd40ee5dc1
WOS 000795468200070
ORCID /0000-0002-4408-6016/work/142234393
ORCID /0000-0003-0967-6747/work/149795377

Schlagworte

Forschungsprofillinien der TU Dresden

DFG-Fachsystematik nach Fachkollegium

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Schlagwörter

  • Choice Behavior/physiology, Decision Making/physiology, Humans

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