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The optimism bias
Current Biology · 2011 · Vol. 21(23) · pp. R941–R945
Tali Sharot✉(University College London)
Optimism, Hope, and Well-beingClimate Change and Health ImpactsPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionBiologyOptimismSocial psychology
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