The Social Psychology of Gullibility - Conspiracy Theories, Fake News and Irrational Beliefs (Paperback)

Gullibility, whether we like it or not, is a fundamental characteristic of human beings. In The Social Psychology of Gullibility, Forgas and Baumeister explore what we know about the causes, functions, and consequences of gullibility, and the social psychological processes that promote or inhibit it. With contributions from leading international researchers, the book reveals what social and cognitive psychology contribute to our understanding of how human judgments and decisions can be distorted and undermined. The chapters discuss the nature and functions of gullibility, the role of cognitive processes in gullibility, the influence of emotion and motivation on gullibility, and social and cultural aspects of gullibility. Underpinned by a wealth of empirical research, contributors explore captivating issues such as the psychology of conspiracy theories, the role of political gullibility, gullibility in science, the role of the internet in fostering gullibility, and the failures of reasoning that contribute to human credulity. Gullibility has become a dominant topic of interest in public discourse. The Social Psychology of Gullibility is essential reading for researchers, social science students, professionals and practitioners and all those interested in understanding human credulity and the role of gullibility in contemporary public affairs.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Sydney Symposium of Social Psychology
Release date:	April 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Joseph P. Forgas • Roy Baumeister
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-18793-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology
LSN:	0-367-18793-0
Barcode:	9780367187934

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!