Pragmatic prospection emphasizes utility of predicting rather than mere predictability. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baumeister, Roy F.; Clark, Cory J.; Kim, JongHan
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 40(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X16000984
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: Contrary to one assumption of CLASH, we suggest that colder rather than warm climates are the harsh, unpredictable ones, thus requiring greater self-control. We propose shifting emphasis from predictability to utility of prediction. Northern climates may be less predictable than tropical ones, making predictions and planning far more important, insofar as they can prevent fatalities and promote other pragmatic benefits.