ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Endorsement of Conflicting Conspiracy Theories Is Not Associated with Analytical Thinking
- Yoshimasa Majima
Hokusei Gakuen University
Abstract
People often simultaneously believe in contradictory conspiracy theories, and correlations between beliefs have been shown to remain significant even after controlling for the belief in the cover-up by authority. The endorsement of contradictory conspiracy theories is not associated with analytical thinking, but rather is a product of intuitive thinking.
Judgment and Decision Making