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2025-06-30
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El uso de modelos matemáticos en psicología ha aumentado en los últimos años, tanto en la formulación teórica como en el análisis de datos. El uso de modelos cada vez más complejos, así como la falta de formación matemática en psicología, ha hecho que la brecha entre la investigación y la psicología aplicada crezca, dificultando el acceso a literatura experimental para quienes no están familiarizados con ellos. El objetivo de este artículo es familiarizar a quienes decidan leerlo con el uso de modelos matemáticos en psicología, abarcando desde su construcción hasta algunas posibles aplicaciones en el mundo real. Primero, se hace una introducción teórica sobre los modelos matemáticos, seguida de una descripción del proceso de construcción y ajuste de estos. Después, se presentan tres ejemplos de modelos matemáticos (descuento por demora, valor del reforzador, y ley de igualación temporalmente ponderada), y una guía breve para ajustar modelos utilizando Excel. Por último, se hace una reflexión sobre los retos que presentan, su aplicabilidad y su dirección a futuro.
The use of mathematical models in basic psychology has experienced significant growth in recent years, both in the-oretical formulation and data analysis. However, the in-creasing complexity of these models, combined with the lack of mathematical training in psychology, has widened the gap between research and applied psychology, making it difficult for professionals outside this approach to access experimental literature. This article presents the applica-tion of mathematical models used in research within the delay discounting paradigm, with the aim of analyzing im-pulsive choice and its practical implications in real-world contexts. The goal is to familiarize readers with the use of these mathematical models in the field of both basic and applied psychology. First, a brief theoretical introduction to mathematical models is presented, including a short de-scription of their construction and fitting process. Then, the development and evolution of various mathematical models designed within the delay discounting paradigm are discussed. Next, a short guide is provided on how to fit these models using Excel. Finally, other relevant mod-els are highlighted, along with a reflection on the chal-lenges they present, their applicability, and future direc-tions
The use of mathematical models in basic psychology has experienced significant growth in recent years, both in the-oretical formulation and data analysis. However, the in-creasing complexity of these models, combined with the lack of mathematical training in psychology, has widened the gap between research and applied psychology, making it difficult for professionals outside this approach to access experimental literature. This article presents the applica-tion of mathematical models used in research within the delay discounting paradigm, with the aim of analyzing im-pulsive choice and its practical implications in real-world contexts. The goal is to familiarize readers with the use of these mathematical models in the field of both basic and applied psychology. First, a brief theoretical introduction to mathematical models is presented, including a short de-scription of their construction and fitting process. Then, the development and evolution of various mathematical models designed within the delay discounting paradigm are discussed. Next, a short guide is provided on how to fit these models using Excel. Finally, other relevant mod-els are highlighted, along with a reflection on the chal-lenges they present, their applicability, and future direc-tions
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La versión registrada de este artículo, publicado por primera vez en “Acción Psicológica. 22(1) (2025), 101–114", está disponible en línea en el sitio web del editor: Universidad nacional de Educación a Distancia, https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.22.1.43727
The registered version of this article, first published in “Acción Psicológica. 22(1) (2025), 101–114", is available online at the publisher's website: Universidad nacional de Educación a Distancia, https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.22.1.43727
The registered version of this article, first published in “Acción Psicológica. 22(1) (2025), 101–114", is available online at the publisher's website: Universidad nacional de Educación a Distancia, https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.22.1.43727
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Modelos matemáticos, Descuento por demora, Análisis cuantitativo de la conducta, Psicología, Mathematical Models, Delay Discounting, Quantitative Analysis of Behavi, Psychology
Citación
Ramos, S., López Tolsa Gómez, G. E., Martínez-Herrada, A., Molines, F., Palomino, M., & Pellón, R. (2025). Uso de modelos matemáticos como parte del análisis de datos en psicología. Acción Psicológica, 22(1), 101–114. https://doi.org/10.5944/ap.22.1.43727
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Facultad de Psicología
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Psicología Básica I
Grupo de investigación
Análisis experimental de la Conducta