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Failure generates impulsivity only when outcomes cannot be controlled

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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:59 authored by Benjamin Dyson, Jukka Sundvall, Lewis Forder, Sophia Douglas
Verbruggen, Chambers, Lawrence & McLaren (2017) recently challenged the view that individuals act with greater caution following the experience of a negative outcome by showing that a gambled loss resulted in faster reaction time on the next trial. Over three experiments, we replicate and establish the boundary conditions of this effect in the context of a simple game (Rock, Paper, Scissors). Choice responding against unexploitable opponents replicated the link between failure and faster responding. However, individuals with high win-rates against exploitable opponents initiated slower rather than faster responding following loss. The data suggest that the link between failure and impulsivity is limited to contexts where participants cannot exert control over outcomes.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance

ISSN

0096-1523

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Issue

10

Volume

44

Page range

1483-1487

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-04-23

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-04-23

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-04-20

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