The dynamics of choice among multiple alternatives

Journal of Mathematical Psychology

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 30-57

  McMillen, Tyler ^a   Holmes, Philip ^a,b  

^a PRINCETON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Princeton University   (United States)

Author keywords

Drift diffusion model; Hick's law; Leaky accumulator; Multi hypothesis sequential test; Neural network; Sequential ratio test

Indexed keywords

EID: 32944469941     PISSN: 00222496     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmp.2005.10.003     Document Type: Article

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