Science of Superstition: How the Developing Brain Creates Supernatural Beliefs

Name: Science of Superstition: How the Developing Brain Creates Supernatural Beliefs
SKU: INR-9780061452659
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SKU: INR-9780061452659 Category: All Books Tags: Psychology, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Psychology, Religious, Psychology And Religion, Ingram, Body, Mind & Spirit, Supernatural (Incl. Ghosts), Belief And Doubt, Supernatural

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“In an account chock full of real-world examples reinforced by experimental research, Hood’s marvelous book is an important contribution to the psychological literature that is revealing the actuality of our very irrational human nature.” — Science

In the vein of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, Mary Roach’s Spook, and Dan Ariely’s Predictably Irrational, The Science of Superstition uses hard science to explain pervasive irrational beliefs and behaviors: from the superstitious rituals of sports stars, to the depreciated value of houses where murders were committed, to the adoration of Elvis.

Author: Hood, Bruce M

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 61452653
Language: English
Pages: 302