The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view
Study investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be.... Read More...
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How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)
Study suggests those who feel in awe of scientific discoveries are more likely to believe in a god, while those who are more inclined to logical thinking were less likely to believe in a deity.... Read More...
Myth-busting study reveals that gamblers can’t detect slot machine payout percentages
Study busts the long-held belief that gamblers can detect differences in how much, and how often, certain slot machines payout.... Read More...
How expectation influences perception
Brain activity patterns in the frontal cortex encode beliefs and affect how we perceive the world around us.... Read More...
Delusions may stem from sticky beliefs
Delusional thinking is associated with slower alterations in personal belief, a new study reports. People who suffer more delusions also tend to seek out more information prior to making a guess, contradiction previous findings that those with psychosis are more prone to 'jump to conclusions'.... Read More...
Why Are People Religious? A Cognitive Perspective
Researchers investigate both the cognitive and neurobiological basis of why so people have religious beliefs.... Read More...
What if Consciousness is Just a Product of Our Non-Conscious Brain
Researchers explore consciousness and argue our conscious processes may be formed by efficient non-conscious brain systems. ... Read More...
I’ll Believe It When I Meme It
Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.... Read More...
Innuendo Alone Can Fuel Conspiracy Theories
A new study reports innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers say news reports that imply correlations are enough to lead people to believe incorrect or false information.... Read More...
Researchers Show Change in Beliefs Associated with Dopamine in Brain
A new brain imaging study reveals how the midbrain and striatum, two key areas of the dopamine system, become more active when a person updates their beliefs about the world around them.... Read More...
To Dispel Myths, Redirect the Belief
Researchers report listening to a speaker repeating a belief increases the believability of the statement if the person listening somewhat believes the statement already. However, for those unsure of the credibility, hearing the correct information can override the myths.... Read More...
Our Shared Reality is Fraying
Researchers report truth is key to normal human interactions and consider how society might be losing its sense of shared reality.... Read More...