PSY 333 — Assignment 11

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Subjective Probability in Prospect Theory

  1. Sketch the Subjective Probability Curve in Prospect Theory (3 points)
  2. What are the two main features of this curve and how do they relate to behavior? (2 points)
  3. What are the two main reference point in the Subjective Probability Curve for Prospect Theory? (2 point)
  4. How can this reference point help us to understand the shape of the subjective probability curve? (2 points)
  5. What property of the Subjective Probability Curve might explain why people play the lottery? (1 point)