Representations are selected: they don;t just drift

T Mark Ellison, Nicolas Fay, Monica Tamiraz, Dale Barr

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Abstract

We analyse the dynamics of representation-selection in a communication-identification task. We show that selection for fitness is a significantly better predictor of performance in a number of cases than either drift or a conformity bias.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Evolution of Language
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference
Place of PublicationUSA
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing
Pages429-430
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9789814603645
ISBN (Print)9789814603621
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventThe Evolution of Language: 10th International Conference 2014 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 14 Apr 201417 Apr 2014

Publication series

NameThe Evolution of Language
VolumeTalk first

Conference

ConferenceThe Evolution of Language
Abbreviated titleEVOLANG 10
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period14/04/1417/04/14

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