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experiment in order to compare the mental ruler model with other models by Prelec (1998),
Karmarker (1978), and Tversky and Kahneman (1992). The subjects were three hundred citizens
in Japan. Based on their choice of gambles, we computed parameters and goodness of fit test for
of each model. Goodness of fit was estimated with the non-linear regression method and
comparison method of Akaike Information Criterion (AIC). The mental ruler model provided the
best fit among the four models.
5028.192 The effects of double-dimensionality configural information change on face recognition,
Jing Luo 1 , Liezhong Ge 2 , Kang Lee 3 , Huali Wang 1 , 1 Beijing Institute of Biomedicine, China;
2 3
Zhejiang University of Sciences, China; University of California, USA
Previous research suggests that the face recognition may involve both configural and featural
information processing and the configural information plays a critical role in face recognition.
Two experiments have been designed to explore the effects of double-dimensionality configural
information changes. The results of this research showed that: 1) There were no difference among
recognition of faces of different dimensionality configural information changed: eye, nose, mouth.
2) Participants seemed to be more sensitive to the changes of eye configural information, When
we changed both eye and nose configural information; 3) There were no difference between
recognition of faces of different dimensionality configural information changed:
single-dimensionality or double-dimensionality.
5028.193 Equality or propriety: A cultural models approach understanding power and social
hierarchy, Annie Y. Tsai, Hazel R. Markus, Robert B. Zajonc, Stanford University, USA
The right way a person should interact with another person, i.e., as equals or with vertical roles
differs based on cultural context. Study 1used free associations to show systematic differences in
the conception of social hierarchy. Study 2used a learning experiment to show cultural differences
in the accessibility of hierarchy schemas for memorizing hierarchical relationships. Study
3indicated that European-Americans preferred more than Asian-Americans friends who are more
equality sensitive. Also, Asian-Americans preferred more than European-Americans
hierarchy-oriented situations to solve social dilemmas. Study 4tested the hierarchy schema as
revealed in an implicit word search, and content analyses of emailed responses.
5028.194 Physiological responses to noise in pilots of a simulated flight, Michael Trimmel,
Christoph Goger, Eva-Maria Vouk, Thomas Haderer, Elisabeth Groll-Knapp, Institute of
Environmental Health, Unit of Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Physiological responses to environmental conditions during a simulated flight (3.5h) was
investigated in 18 professional pilots. Humidity, air temperature and noise (SPL 70, 73, 76dBA;
presented for 1h; varied as within factor) was varied (3x3x3 ANOVA design). High vs. low level
of noise showed higher blood pressure. ERPs of a choice reaction time task showed a diminished
N400-like late frontal negativity and a diminished P300-like late parietal component in the
(significant 76dB vs. 70dB). Results indicate stress and less mental resources for 76dB, but higher
impaiments can be expected by higher noise levels which normally appear. (EU-project-HEACE:
www.heace.org; coordinater: Mellert).
5028.195 The effect of exercise rehabilitation program on the psychological condition and
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