The way people process information can be a strong predictor of whether they may be drawn to conspiracy theories, according to new research. Conspiracy theories often provide a clear, ordered version of events which make sense of a chaotic world,…[Continue Reading...]
People who prefer structured, rule-based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for events that feel chaotic. New research led by Flinders University has found that understanding how someone processes information can be a…[Continue Reading...]
Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what…[Continue Reading...]
A prominent explanation for this is that conspiracy beliefs serve underlying psychological needs. These include providing answers when things are unclear or uncertain, providing a sense of control by identifying a powerful group to take action against, and for social…[Continue Reading...]
A new comprehensive analysis suggests that while conspiracy beliefs are deeply entrenched, they are not entirely resistant to change. The findings indicate that specific intervention strategies, particularly those involving direct fact-checking and alternative explanations, can achieve modest reductions in these…[Continue Reading...]
We tend to associate “brainwashing” with cults and hostages, but author and science historian Rebecca Lemov says it can happen to anyone. Her new book “The Instability of Truth" explores the history and science of brainwashing and what it can…[Continue Reading...]
New research published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology identifies specific psychological traits associated with a tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. The findings suggest that individuals who perceive the world as fundamentally unjust and those who struggle with uncertain…[Continue Reading...]
How can a Harvard-educated physician lose his life savings to a fraudulent hedge fund, or a retired engineer be duped by a simple email promising impossible returns? Intelligence does not provide immunity against deception. In fact, research suggests that sophisticated…[Continue Reading...]
Background Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour that occurs in relationships and families that is enabled by broader coercive control systems in the community. General practitioners, skilled at pattern recognition, can contribute to systems-wide identification of coercive control across…[Continue Reading...]
Conspiracy theories about so-called chemtrails claim that they are chemical or biological substances released by governments to control the weather or harm the population. The idea began to spread in 1996when some conspirators misinterpreted US Air Force research material on…[Continue Reading...]
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