Article: The Science of Superstition: Its Social and Psychological Foundations Part I
Article: The Science of Superstition: Its Social and Psychological Foundations Part I - Have you ever insisted on using your lucky pen before taking an exam? Psychologists can predict that some types of work are more likely to produce superstitions than others. Which types of work would you bet on? What's the difference between having a rational routine & having a superstitious routine? By what processes are superstitions acquired? What role does contagion play when we become overly attached to places & objects?
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