The evolutionary origin of Bayesian heuristics and finite memory

Summary: Bayes' rule is a fundamental principle that has been applied across multiple disciplines. However, few studies have addressed its origin as a cognitive strategy or the underlying basis for generalization from a small sample. Using a simple binary choice model subject to natural selecti...

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Main Authors: Andrew W. Lo, Ruixun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:iScience
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258900422100821X