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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories book

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

DOI link for The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories book

ByJan-Willem van Prooijen
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2018
eBook Published 9 April 2018
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315525419
Pages 118 pages
eBook ISBN 9781315525419
SubjectsBehavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
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Prooijen, J.W. v. (2018). The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315525419

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter 1|17 pages

Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen

chapter 2|16 pages

When do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen

chapter 3|14 pages

The Architecture of Belief

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen

chapter 4|15 pages

The Social Roots of Conspiracy Theories

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen

chapter 5|16 pages

Conspiracy Theories and Ideology

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen

chapter 6|14 pages

Explaining and Reducing Conspiracy Theories

WithJan-Willem Van Prooijen
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