In a finite-time search model, the optimal satisfaction threshold is finite and above the mean reward, and being overambitious is more costly than being underambitious.
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In a finite-time search model, the optimal satisfaction threshold is finite and above the mean reward, and being overambitious is more costly than being underambitious.