面对过多选项的心理后果及其可能的机制  

The Psychological Consequences of Facing Extensive Choices and Possible Mechanisms

作　　者：王彦[1] 苏彦捷[2] 

机构地区：[1]华东师范大学心理与认知学学院,上海200062 [2]北京大学心理学系,北京100871

出　　处：《心理科学》2009年第5期1153-1154,1158,共3页Journal of Psychological Science

基　　金：教育部人文社会科学研究项目(08JCXLX003)

摘　　要：提供选择可以提高个体的内在动机、控制感和生活满意度。然而,选项数量并非越多越好,过多选项可能会损害心理健康和满意感。文章总结近年来涉及选项数量这一因素的研究结果,讨论过多选项的潜在危害。文章还进一步探讨过量选项造成的效应中涉及的机制,例如后悔、社会比较和效用最大化倾向,并就未来研究方向和实践应用提出建议。Providing choices can increase individuals＇ intrinsic motivation, feeling of control, and life satisfaction. However, more choices may not always lead to better outcomes. Excessive choices may damage people＇s mental well-being and satisfaction. The article reviews findings concerning the number of choices, and discusses the potential detrimental effects of extensive choices. The article further discusses possible mechanisms underlying the effects of extensive choices, such as regret, social comparison, and maximizing tendency. Future research directions and practical implications are also proposed.

关 键 词：过多选项 主观幸福感 决策 效用最大化者 

分 类 号：B842[哲学宗教—基础心理学]