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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5488-9242
Date of Graduation
5-6-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Daniel D. Holt
Trevor Stokes
Bryan K. Saville
Abstract
Abstract
Intertemporal choices have been researched extensively in the context of individual choices. However, empirical evidence is absent regarding intertemporal preferences when two individuals collaborate on a choice task. This study aimed to compare the rates of discounting under the condition of dyadic collaboration and individual decisions. Furthermore, this study examined the collaboration sessions in an online video conferencing platform. Results showed a strong, positive correlation between average individual discounting rates and corresponding dyad rates of discounting. The findings of this study should be considered when making intertemporal decisions.
Key Words: delay discounting, group decision-making, online collaboration
Recommended Citation
Edgington, Emily, "Better together? Effects of dyadic collaboration on intertemporal preference" (2021). Masters Theses, 2020-current. 99.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/masters202029/99
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