Psychophysiological correlates of the disposition effect

Goulart, Marco and Da Costa Jr, Newton and Santos, Andre and Takase, Emilio and Da Silva, Sergio (2013): Psychophysiological correlates of the disposition effect. Published in: PLOS One , Vol. 8, No. 1 (2013): 54542-1-54542-4.

Abstract

We assess the psychophysiological characteristics underlying the disposition effect and find that subjects showing greater disposition effect are those who sweat more and present lower body temperature and heart rate.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: disposition effect, psychophysiology of decision making
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C9 - Design of Experiments > C91 - Laboratory, Individual Behavior; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C9 - Design of Experiments > C92 - Laboratory, Group Behavior

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