Telling the truth about intentions
Journal of Theoretical BiologyPublished 1 August 1982
Peter G. Caryl
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Moynihan's hypothesis of the “sceptical recipient” is discussed, showing that it is compatible with predictions from games theory, and how it might be tested in contests in which the opponents differ in resource holding potential is discussed.
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In this paper I discuss Moynihan's hypothesis of the “sceptical recipient”, showing that it is compatible with predictions from games theory, and discuss how it might be tested in contests in which the opponents differ in resource holding potential. I also comment on evidence which suggests that in agonistic encounters information is transferred by unritualized actions, showing that these actions do not allow better prediction of behaviour than is allowed by ritualized agonistic displays, and that analysis of the interactions requires an approach based on games theory.
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