Browsing by Author "Rasiel, Emma B"

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    • Can prospect theory explain risk-seeking behavior by terminally ill patients? 

      Rasiel, Emma B; Weinfurt, Kevin P; Schulman, Kevin A (Med Decis Making, 2005-11)
      Patients with life-threatening conditions sometimes appear to make risky treatment decisions as their condition declines, contradicting the risk-averse behavior predicted by expected utility theory. Prospect theory accommodates ...