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One-hundred and 20 Ss were randomly assigned to one of 12 forms of an “investment simulation.” Each of the forms required 120 sequential choices, but they differed in terms of similarity to the classical binary format and the probability pattern used. Results with all 12 formats displayed the probability matching tendency, indicating that Ss may respond in this fashion even when the decision situation appears to differ from the classical binary paradigm.
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1. The research reported in this paper was supported by a grant from the University Grants Committee, Arizona State University.
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Kazmier, L.J. Probability learning as related to the response format used. Psychon Sci 11, 199–200 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03327654
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