Although sometimes used interchangeably, the present review highlights the important
differences between generalized worldviews suspecting conspiracy at play (conspiracy …

While conspiracy theories may offer benefits to those who believe in them, they can also
foster intergroup conflict, threaten democracy, and undercut public health. We argue that the …

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Recent research has showed that people with right-wing political orientations and political
extremists are more likely to harbor conspiracy beliefs. Utilizing a multisite data set (23 …

A well-established finding is that beliefs in contradictory conspiracy theories (eg, Princess
Diana was murdered vs. faked her own death) are positively correlated. This is commonly …

The dispositional approach to conspiracy mentality suggests that it causally precedes belief
in conspiracy theories. I identify two potential pitfalls when analyzing this causal relationship …

In this research spotlight, we respond to Nera's (2024, this issue) critique of the conspiracy
mentality. We agree that the concept of the conspiracy mentality–and its relation to belief in …

Conspiracy theories explain distressing events as malevolent actions by powerful groups.
Why do people believe in secret plots when other explanations are more probable? On the …

Recent research has produced a significant body of knowledge about the antecedents and
consequences of individual differences in belief in conspiracy theories. What is less clear …

Research suggests that minority-group members sometimes are more susceptible to
misinformation. Two complementary studies examined the influence of perceived minority …