Why quantum probability does not explain the conjunction fallacy

Behav Brain Sci. 2013 Jun;36(3):308-10. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X12003123.

Abstract

We agree with Pothos & Busemeyer (P&B) that formal tools can be fruitfully employed to model human judgment under uncertainty, including well-known departures from principles of classical probability. However, existing findings either contradict P&B's quantum probability approach or support it to a limited extent. The conjunction fallacy serves as a key illustration of both kinds of problems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cognition*
  • Humans
  • Models, Psychological*
  • Probability Theory*
  • Quantum Theory*