Believing in magic: the psychology of superstition
Auteur :
Vyse, Stuart A.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195078824
Date de publication :
4 sept. 1997
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,4 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
533 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Why do many people, who are quite sensible about other aspects of their lives, respond to uncertainty with superstitious beliefs or actions? This work examines current behavioural research and shows that everyday superstitions are the result of several well-understood psychological processes.