We present the theory of predictive processing as a unifying framework to account for the
neurocognitive basis of religion and spirituality. Our model is substantiated by discussing …

Research on conspiracy theories tends to frame conspiracy believers as isolated individuals
falling prey to irrational beliefs caused by a variety of pathological traits and cognitive …

Despite evidence of widespread belief in conspiracy theories, there remains a dearth of
research on the individual difference correlates of conspiracist ideation. In two studies, we …

Synthesizing diverse strands of theory and research, this compelling book explores the
psychology of religion and spirituality through an innovative attachment lens. Pehr Granqvist …

This paper assessed whether belief in conspiracy theories was associated with a particularly
cognitive style (worldview). The sample comprised 223 volunteers recruited via convenience …

Over the past decades, delusions have become the subject of growing and productive
research spanning clinical and cognitive neurosciences. Despite this, the nature of belief …

A large body of research has attempted to develop theories about the function and origin of
superstitious beliefs on the basis of the psychological correlates of such beliefs. Most of this …

This paper presents a new global dataset on contemporary witchcraft beliefs and
investigates their correlates. Witchcraft beliefs cut across socio-demographic groups but are …

The current research tested the hypothesis that the abilities for understanding other people's
minds give rise to the cognitive biases that underlie supernatural beliefs. We used structural …

Given the popularity of television shows such as Finding Bigfoot, Ghost Hunters,
Supernatural, and American Horror Story, there seems to be an insatiable public hunger for …