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Signalling Theory (en.m.wikipedia.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by workerONE to c/wikipedia

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Signalling Theory states that signals with a greater cost are considered more reliable than signals that are easy to create or fake. This applies to colorful feathers on a bird, or a fisherman who is seen bringing in his daily catch every day.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

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