Statistical decision theory and evolution

Laurence T. Maloney

doi:10.1016/j.tics.2003.09.004

Statistical decision theory and evolution

Laurence T. Maloney

Psychology

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Abstract

Two recent articles by Geisler and Diehl use Bayesian statistical decision theory to model the co-evolution of predator and prey in a simple, game-like environment. The prey is characterized by its coloration. The predator is characterized by the chromatic sensitivity of its visual system and its willingness to attack. The authors demonstrate how the coloration of prey and the perceptual system of the predator co-evolve, converging to a Nash equilibrium for both species.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	473-475
Number of pages	3
Journal	Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Volume	7
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2003.09.004
State	Published - Nov 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience

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Maloney, L. T. (2003). Statistical decision theory and evolution. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 7(11), 473-475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2003.09.004

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