The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm

Overview

The Collective Trust Game is an online multi-agent adaptation of the trust game based on the Honeycomb paradigm. It enables researchers to investigate the emergence of collective trust and related constructs such as fairness and reciprocity.

Key Study Components

Area of Science

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Economics
• Social Psychology

Background

• The game combines high internal validity with rich spatial-temporal data.
• It allows for detailed observations of group processes through movement behavior.
• Participants must not share their screens or communication tools to ensure anonymity.
• A stable internet connection is essential for running the experiment.

Purpose of Study

• To assess the emergence of collective trust in groups.
• To explore constructs such as fairness and reciprocity.
• To analyze group dynamics through movement behavior.

Methods Used

• Online multi-agent trust game.
• Honeycomb paradigm for experimental design.
• Prohibition of screen sharing and communication for anonymity.
• Data collection on movement behavior during gameplay.

Main Results

• Insights into the dynamics of collective trust.
• Observations on fairness and reciprocity among participants.
• Detailed analysis of movement behavior in the game.
• Evidence supporting the validity of the experimental design.

Conclusions

• The Collective Trust Game is a valuable tool for studying group trust dynamics.
• Findings contribute to understanding social behaviors in economic contexts.
• Future research can build on this framework to explore additional constructs.

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