A recent study provides important new insights into the psychology of superstition. Considerable work over the years has examined the causes and characteristics of superstitious beliefs (e.g., Vyse ...

At the initial stage of my six-year involvement in uplifting society through skill-based initiatives, particularly by ...

Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, especially when linked to paranoia, ulterior motives, and ...

Many superstitions date back to beliefs and practices few of us remember anymore. Today is Friday the 13th. Why does that fact carry a certain connotation that, say, Tuesday the 10th does not?

Superstitious beliefs and behaviors are not often considered to be particularly concerning aspects of human nature. Avoiding walking under ladders, fearing a broken mirror will lead to seven years of ...