The Social Psychology of Gullibility
Conspiracy Theories, Fake News and Irrational Beliefs
Gullibility, whether we like it or not, is a fundamental characteristic of human beings. In The Social Psychology of Gullibility, Forgas and Baumeister explore what we know about the causes, functions, and consequences of gullibility, and the social psychological processes that promote or inhibit it.With contributions from leading international researchers, 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…
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Weitere Autoren: Baumeister, Roy (Hrsg.)
- ISBN: 978-0-429-51219-3
- EAN: 9780429512193
- Produktnummer: 31009389
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
- Seitenangabe: 352 S.
- Plattform: PDF
- Masse: 22'005 KB
- Abbildungen: 1 schwarz-weiße Fotos, 25 schwarz-weiße Zeichnungen, 4 schwarz-weiße Tabellen
Über den Autor
Joseph P. Forgas is Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on cognitive and affective processes in interpersonal behavior. For his work he received the Order of Australia, and the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from the Australian Psychological Society.Roy F. Baumeister is Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland. His research deals with self and identity, self-control and self-esteem, finding meaning in life, sexuality, gender, aggression and emotion. He received the William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science for his lifetime achievements.
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