Do we need positive illusions to carry out plans? Illusion

2000/12/01 by Belinda M. Boyd-Wilson, Frank H. Walkey, John McClure +1 · 1 citation
Psychology · #Carry (investment) #Cognitive psychology #Emotional Intelligence and Performance #Finance #Illusion #Optimism, Hope, and Well-being #Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research #Psychology #Social psychology

paper · doi:10.1016/s0191-8869(99)00261-5

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• Positive illusions [wikipedia]