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...]
Asociopath, otherwise known as a person who fits the criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), is a term used to describe "a person with a personality disorder who exhibits aggressive, violent, or unpleasant behaviour toward others," according to the Oxford…[Continue Reading...]
The refusal of blood transfusions by Jehovah’s Witnesses poses a major challenge in treating acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), particularly in patients presenting with severe anaemia. A woman in her late twenties, presented with a haemoglobin of 6.7 g/dL, received azacitidine…[Continue Reading...]
He'd make things up that didn't happen. Then he'd get angry when questioned, as if remembering was an attack on him. Every time she brought up something he did wrong, suddenly the conversation became about her mental health, her past…[Continue Reading...]
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