Evolution: selection for positive illusions
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| Publication date |
2011
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| Journal |
Nature
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| Volume | Issue number |
477 | 7364
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| Pages (from-to) |
282-283
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Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) - Amsterdam School of Economics Research Institute (ASE-RI)
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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.
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| Document type |
Article
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| Language |
English
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| Published at |
https://doi.org/10.1038/477282a
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