The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Name: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138696105
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By Jan-Willem Prooijen and Jan-Willem van Prooijen

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories explores who believes in conspiracy theories and why some individuals are more prone to them than others. It delves into the social contexts surrounding these theories, ranging from politics to the workplace, and clarifies that such beliefs arise from predictable psychological processes. The book also examines real-world examples, like the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, highlighting that while conspiracy beliefs are not always irrational or pathological, they can have harmful effects on individuals and society.
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Ideal for readers interested in psychology, social science, and current affairs, as well as those seeking to understand the origins and impacts of conspiracy theories in society.

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Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?

What are the consequences of such beliefs?

Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, exploring their broad social contexts, from politics to the workplace. The book explains why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others and how they are produced by recognizable and predictable psychological processes.

Featuring examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138696105

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 1420g

Pages: 108

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Education & Reference Jan-Willem Prooijen Jan-Willem van Prooijen Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Series: The Psychology of Everything

About the Author

Jan-Willem van Prooijen is an Associate Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology at VU Amsterdam, and Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement.