Click to edit Master subtitle style Coincidence, Superstition and

Magical Thinking

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Magical Thinking

a belief in the interconnectedness of all things through forces and powers that transcend both physical and spiritual connections.

vast majority of the world's peoples ... believe that there are real connections between the symbol and its referent, and that some real and potentially measurable power flows between them." Stevens 3/19/12

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Superstitious Behaviour and Magical Thinking

You need to:
Give

explanations for superstitious behaviour and magical thinking, and link these to belief in the paranormal. these theories with reference to research evidence.

Evaluate

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Cargo cults
most cases the foreign influences arrive from more technically advanced societies through exploration, colonization, missionary efforts, and international warfare. When the advanced cultures leaves, Cargo cults attempt to attract the return of the goods by conducting rituals imitating behaviour they have observed among the holders of the 3/19/12 desired wealth and presuming that
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Cargo cults

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http://www.skepdic.com/magicalthinking

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Exam question
Explain

the relationship between probability judgement, coincidence and superstition, and evaluate research evidence relating to this. marks AO1 + 6 marks AO2.

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