Uncertainty reduction as an alternative explanation of historical myths.

IF 16.6 1区 心理学 Q1 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Behavioral and Brain Sciences Pub Date : 2025-01-02 DOI:10.1017/S0140525X24000736
David J Grüning, Joachim I Krueger
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We agree with Sijilmassi et al. that historical myths are a tool for coalition recruitment. We argue, however, that a close fit between an evolved entity and an identified function does not imply that the latter is the critical evolutionary trigger. We also propose an alternative individual-centric explanation: Historical myths reduce uncertainty by providing cognitive and behavioral guidance.

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减少不确定性作为历史神话的另一种解释。
我们同意Sijilmassi等人的观点,即历史神话是联盟招募的工具。然而,我们认为,进化实体和识别功能之间的紧密契合并不意味着后者是关键的进化触发因素。我们还提出了另一种以个人为中心的解释:历史神话通过提供认知和行为指导来减少不确定性。
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 医学-行为科学
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期刊介绍: Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) is a highly respected journal that employs an innovative approach called Open Peer Commentary. This format allows for the publication of noteworthy and contentious research from various fields including psychology, neuroscience, behavioral biology, and cognitive science. Each article is accompanied by 20-40 commentaries from experts across these disciplines, as well as a response from the author themselves. This unique setup creates a captivating forum for the exchange of ideas, critical analysis, and the integration of research within the behavioral and brain sciences, spanning topics from molecular neurobiology and artificial intelligence to the philosophy of the mind.
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