@inproceedings{fab32b7189d84d63a6cb209eacf1db08,
title = "Anchoring Effects on Decision-Making in a Simulated Skirmish Strategy Game",
abstract = "The anchoring effect (AE) is a cognitive bias where individuals over-rely on initial information when making decisions, even if the information is irrelevant. This study explores AE in a simulated skirmish strategy game, focusing on how different sequences of information influence decision-making behaviors. Using an experimental design, participants were presented with varied information orders to analyze their impact on decision time, scoring, and strategic tendencies. Results show that the order of information presentation significantly affects decision efficiency and outcomes, with efficiency-first sequences leading to more aggressive and centralized decisions. These findings enhance our understanding of AE in dynamic environments and offer practical insights for improving decision support systems and strategy game design.",
keywords = "anchoring effect, behavioural decision-making, cognitive bias, skirmish strategy-based games",
author = "Ce Yang and Puyuan Yu and Wen Zhong and Yawei Hao",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2026 IEEE.; 2026 International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Next-Gen Healthcare Systems, IEHNS 2026 ; Conference date: 26-06-2026 Through 30-06-2026",
year = "2026",
doi = "10.1109/IEHNS68708.2026.11607159",
language = "English",
series = "Proceeding of the International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Next-Gen Healthcare Systems, IEHNS 2026",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
editor = "Jain, \{Lakhmi C.\} and Jain, \{Lakhmi C.\} and Balas, \{Valentina E.\} and Qun Wu and Gaol, \{Ford Lumban\} and Fuqian Shi and Nilanjan Dey",
booktitle = "Proceeding of the International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Next-Gen Healthcare Systems, IEHNS 2026",
address = "United States",
}