Reid Hastie

Robyn M. Dawes

In Rational Choice in an Uncertain World, renowned authors Hastie and Dawes compare the basic principles of rationality with actual behavior in making decisions. They describe theories and research finding from the field of judgement and decision making in a non-technical manner, using anecdotes as a teaching device. Intended as an introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the material not only is of scholarly interest but is practical as well.

The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making

Rational Choice in an Uncertain World

Dawes points out the fallacy in many commonly held beliefs in therapy and takes issue with many current treatment methods.

Psychology and Psychotherapy Built on Myth

House of Cards

Steven C. Hayes

Victoria M. Follette

Kathleen E. Grady

A collection of essay in support of wider and more streamlined use of research results and higher levels of scientific practice standards in clinical psychology.

Issues and Recommendations

Scientific Standards of Psychological Practice

Margaret Foddy

Warren Thorngate

Merit-based tests and contests have become popular methods for allocating rewards – from trophies to contracts, jobs to grants, admissions to licenses. With origins in jurisprudence, methods of rewarding merit seem fairer than those rewarding political or social connections, bribery, aggression, status, or wealth. Because of this, merit-based competitions are well-suited to the societal belief that people should be rewarded for what they know or do, and not for who they know or are; however, judging merit is rarely an easy task – it is prone to a variety of biases and errors. Small biases and errors, especially in large competitions, can make large differences in who or what is rewarded. It is important, then, to learn how to spot flaws in procedures for judging merit and to correct them when possible. Based on over 20 years of theory and research in human judgment, decision making and social psychology, this unique book brings together for the first time what is known about the processes and problems of judging merit and their consequences. It also provides practical suggestions for increasing the fairness of merit-based competitions, and examines the future and limits of these competitions in society.

Robyn M. Dawes

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