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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/2011| Title: | The optimism bias : a cognitive neuroscience perspective |
| Authors: | Bajada, Claude J. |
| Keywords: | Psychology Mental health Optimism |
| Issue Date: | 2014 |
| Publisher: | Malta Chamber of Scientists |
| Citation: | Xjenza. 2014, Vol.2(1), p. 32-36 |
| Abstract: | The optimism bias is a well-established psychological phenomenon. Its study has implications that are far reaching in fields as diverse as mental health and economic theory. With the emerging field of cognitive neuroscience and the advent of advanced neuroimaging techniques, it has been possible to investigate the neural basis of the optimism bias and to understand in which neurological conditions this natural bias fails. This review first defines the optimism bias, discusses its implications and reviews the literature that investigates its neural basis. Finally some potential pitfalls in experimental design are discussed. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/2011 |
| Appears in Collections: | Xjenza, 2014, Volume 2, Issue 1 Xjenza, 2014, Volume 2, Issue 1 |
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