Figure 1. In the experiment discussed, OCD patients showed a dissociation between their confidence and actions.

How Confident Are People in Their Actions?

By Maryna Mullerman ‘20 Confidence is thought to be based on previous experiences and outcomes, while new information modifies human perception of the environment. Matilde M. Vaghi and researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study to find a dissociation between action and confidence. They focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients who struggled with repetitive behavior. Their findings revealed a novel aspect of human … Continue reading How Confident Are People in Their Actions?