Evolution: Selection For Positive Illusions
| Title: | Evolution: Selection For Positive Illusions |
| Author: |
van Veelen, Matthijs; Nowak, Martin A.
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| Citation: | Van Veelen, Matthijs and Martin A. Nowak. 2011. Evolution: selection for positive illusions. Nature 477(7364): 282-283. |
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| 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. |
| Published Version: | doi:10.1038/477282a |
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