The social psychology of gullibility : fake news, conspiracy theories and irrational beliefs / edited by Joseph P. Forgas and Roy F. Baumeister.
Contributor(s): Forgas, Joseph P [editor.] | Baumeister, Roy F [editor.].
Publisher: New York: Routledge, 2019Description: xv, 335.ISBN: 9780367187934 (pbk.).Subject(s): Credulity | Belief and doubtDDC classification: 158.1 Summary: 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.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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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.
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