Selection for positive illusions

Matthijs van Veelen and Martin A. Nowak ()
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Martin A. Nowak: Martin A. Nowak is at the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA.

Nature, 2011, vol. 477, issue 7364, 282-283

Abstract: Everybody knows that overconfidence can be foolhardy. But a study reveals that having an overly positive self-image might confer an evolutionary advantage if the rewards outweigh the risks. See Letter p.317

Date: 2011
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