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·October 12, 2017·2 min read

A Fine Time Line Between Delusion and Reality

A flaw in neural timing may explain why some people believe they have psychic abilities.

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·September 28, 2017·4 min read

Actions Are At Odds With Beliefs For People With OCD

Researchers report the actions of those with OCD don't take into account things they have learned.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Apes Understand Some Things Are All in Your Head

Researchers reveal apes, like humans, have the ability to recognize that some beliefs may differ from reality.

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?

A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions.

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·August 10, 2017·5 min read

Belief in Neuromyths is Extremely Common

A new Frontiers in Psychology study reveals many teachers believe in common misconceptions about learning and the brain. Researchers say they are considering creating an online training scheme aimed at educators to help dispel such neuromyths.

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·July 10, 2022·6 min read

Buying Into Conspiracy Theories Can Be Exciting – That’s What Makes Them Dangerous

Conspiracy theories aren't just appealing because of the alternative "information" they provide, they also evoke emotional responses that can be detrimental.

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·September 12, 2022·5 min read

Children Don’t Believe Everything They Are Told

As children age, they become more skeptical of what adults tell them. Older children, therefore, are more likely to effectively test surprising claims made by adults.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism.

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·March 28, 2020·7 min read

COVID-19 skeptics and deniers: Why some people stick to deadly beliefs

Despite all of the public health warnings, many people are still ignoring instructions to socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many influential people are downplaying the severity of the virus, and convincing others that coronavirus is not as serious as health professionals would have us believe. In light of this, researchers discuss why some people stick to their beliefs and act with skepticism, despite overwhelming contradictory evidence.

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·March 21, 2019·4 min read

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'.

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·April 30, 2018·5 min read

Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

Researchers apply a mathematical method to shed light on healthy brain function, and how neuropsychiatric disorders may occur. They also consider how a problem in processing prior beliefs can lead to faulty interpretation of the cause of sensory input, which can result in pathological behaviors.