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Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition PDF

329 Pages·1997·1.9 MB·English
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by Stuart A. Vyse| 1997| 329 pages| 1.9| English

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Although we live in a technologically advanced society, superstition is as widespread as it has ever been. Far from limited to athletes and actors, superstitious beliefs are common among people of all occupations and every educational and income level. Here, Stuart Vyse investigates ourproclivity towards these irrational beliefs. Superstitions, he writes, are the natural result of several well-understood psychological processes, including our human sensitivity to coincidence, a penchant for developing rituals to fill time (to battle nerves, impatience, or both), our efforts tocope with uncertainty, the need for control, and more. Vyse examines current behavioral research to demonstrate how complex and paradoxical human behavior can be understood through scientific investigation, while he addresses the personality features associated with superstition and the roles ofsuperstitious beliefs in actions. Although superstition is a normal part of human culture, Vyse argues that we must provide alternative methods of coping with life’s uncertainties by teaching decision analysis, promoting science education, and challenging ourselves to critically evaluate the sourcesof our beliefs.

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Author:Stuart A. Vyse
Publication Year:1997
ISBN:9780195136340
Pages:329
Language:English
File Size:1.9
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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