Intro to Cognitive Science
Expected utility theory is a fundamental concept in economics and decision-making that proposes individuals make choices based on the expected outcomes of their actions, weighing the utility (satisfaction or value) of each possible outcome by its probability. This theory helps explain how people assess risk and make rational decisions when faced with uncertainty, connecting to various cognitive biases that can affect their judgment.
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