@inbook{2d53bc6a959441c5b54857ff44df40cd,
title = "How does prevalence shape errors in complex tasks?",
abstract = "This study shows that cause and types of errors in complex problem-solving tasks can be explained within a framework of the prevalence effect commonly studied only in simple visual search tasks. The explanation proposes that subjects make a series of probabilistic decisions aimed at balancing both speed and accuracy. Such decision is a complex process that relies not only on task instructions but also on cognitive biases established by the history of previous trials and progress of the current trial. We provide evidence based on both empirical data and cognitive modeling.",
keywords = "ACT-R, Cause of errors, Prevalence, Problem-solving",
author = "Enkhbold Nyamsuren and \{Van Der Maas\}, \{Han L.J.\} and Taatgen, \{Niels A.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Proceedings of ICCM 2015 - 13th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling.; 13th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling, ICCM 2015 ; Conference date: 09-04-2015 Through 11-04-2015",
year = "2015",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of ICCM 2015 - 13th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling",
publisher = "University of Groningen",
pages = "160--165",
editor = "Taatgen, \{Niels A.\} and \{van Vugt\}, \{Marieke K.\} and Borst, \{Jelmer P.\} and Katja Mehlhorn",
booktitle = "Proceedings of ICCM 2015 - 13th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling",
}