Decision Making

John D. Mullen is professor of philosophy at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. He is the author ofKierkegaard's Philosophy: Self Deception and Cowardice in the Present Age.Byron M. Roth is professor of psychology at Dowling College. He has written in the areas of game theory and coalition formation, decision making, and critical thinking.

This textbook provides students with the opportunity to learn sound strategies and tactics to employ in decision making without sacrificing scholarly virtues... A highly accessible discussion of cognitive illusions and other psychological impediments to sound decision practices. -- Bruce Umbaugh, Webster University This excellent introduction to decision making manages to combine clarity of exposition with sophistication of analysis. The beginning student for whom it is intended will find it at once accessible and thought-provoking. -- Nicholas Rescher The inclusion of some social psychological material plus a chapter on bargaining and negotiation makes this text less limited than other[s]... If [the instructor's] objective is to expose students to a text that is quite strong in the practical aspects of decision making, this book would be an excellent choice. Contemporary Psychology

• Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Psychological Hinderances to Effective Decision Making Chapter 3 Evaluating Complex Outcomes Chapter 4 Reasoning About Causes Chapter 5 How to Think About Risk Chapter 6 Risky Decisions With Complex Outcomes Chapter 7 Decision Making Among Rational Competitors Chapter 8 Bargaining and Negotiations Chapter 9 Appendices: Measurement and Utility Chapter 10 Alternative Decision Rules Chapter 11 Mixed Strategies in 2 X 2 Games Chapter 12 Bargaining in Three Person Games