However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, — Daniel Nettle
However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, — Daniel Nettle
However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, — Daniel Nettle
However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, — Daniel Nettle
However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, — Daniel Nettle
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However, robust evidence shows that people systematically overestimate the probability of positive future contingencies, and underestimate the probability of negative ones — only those who are depressed or dysphoric come to accurate assessments.

— Daniel Nettle
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