Conspiracy Theories: Evolved Functions and Psychological Mechanisms

Belief in conspiracy theories—such as that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were an inside job or that the pharmaceutical industry deliberately spreads diseases—is a widespread and culturally universal phenomenon. Why do so many people around the globe believe conspiracy theories, and why are they so infl...

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Published inPerspectives on psychological science Vol. 13; no. 6; pp. 770 - 788
Main Authors van Prooijen, Jan-Willem, van Vugt, Mark
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.11.2018
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