A Quantum-like Model of Selection Behavior

Masanari Asano, Irina Basieva, Andrei Khrennikov, Masanori Ohya and Yoshiharu Tanaka

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Abstract: In this paper, we introduce a new model of selection behavior under risk that describes an essential cognitive process for comparing values of objects and making a selection decision. This model is constructed by the quantum-like approach that employs the state representation specific to quantum theory, which has the mathematical framework beyond the classical probability theory. We show that our quantum approach can clearly explain the famous examples of anomalies for the expected utility theory, the Ellsberg paradox, the Machina paradox and the disparity between WTA and WTP. Further, we point out that our model mathematically specifies the characteristics of the probability weighting function and the value function, which are basic concepts in the prospect theory.

Date: 2017-04
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Published in J. Math. Psychology78, 2-12 (2017)

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