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Study Links Cognitive Biases to Belief in Conspiracy Theories

5/28/2025

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Recent research in Applied Cognitive Psychology uncovers a striking link between belief in conspiracy theories and cognitive biases akin to subclinical delusional thinking. These biases, such as jumping to conclusions and emotional reasoning, reveal how our thought patterns can make us vulnerable to unverified beliefs, ultimately affecting our social connections and interactions.

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Recent research in Applied Cognitive Psychology uncovers a striking link between belief in conspiracy theories and cognitive biases akin to subclinical delusional thinking. These biases, such as jumping to conclusions and emotional reasoning, reveal how our thought patterns can make us vulnerable to unverified beliefs, ultimately affecting our social connections and interactions.