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Believing In Magic (H) (Op) (Hardcover)
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Believing In Magic (H) (Op) (Hardcover)
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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 our proclivity 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 to cope 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 of
superstitious 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 sources of our beliefs.
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