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874862
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The social psychology of gullibility : : fake news, conspiracy theories, and irrational beliefs /\ edited by Joseph P. Forgas and Roy F. Baumeister.
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| Publication Statement
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Abingdon, Oxon ;New York, NY :: Routledge,, 2019.
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, ©2019
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| Series Statement
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The Sydney Symposium of Social Psychology series ;; SSSP 20
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1 online resource (xv, 335 pages)
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0429203780
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: 0429512198
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: 0429515626
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: 0429519052
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: 9780429203787
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: 9780429512193
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: 9780429515620
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: 9780429519055
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9780367187934
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9780367190149
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Chapter 1: Homo credulus: On the Social Psychology of Gullibility; Introduction; The Functions of Gullibility; Psychological Mechanisms of Gullibility; Overview of the Volume; References; PART I: The Nature and Functions of Credulity; Chapter 2: The Mask of Love and Sexual Gullibility; Love and Irrationality; The Mask of Love: Helping Gullibility Along; Female Gullibility?; Male Gullibility; Female Sex Drive as Mask of Love; His and Her Gullibility
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Conclusion: The Gullibility of the Mind Is Context-DependentNote; References; Chapter 9: Comparing Is Believing: Ease of Comparison as a Means to Induce Gullibility; Approaching Gullibility; Gullibility: Heuristically Generated; From Heuristics to Social Influence: Exploiting Gullibility; Social Cognition; Gullibility from the Perspective of the Reflective Impulsive Model (RIM); Comparisons in Social Settings as a Source of Gullibility; Assimilation versus Contrast Explained; The Ease of Forming Comparative Judgments; Comparative Judgments in the Ultimatum Game; Conclusions; References
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Gullibility Without a Guller: The Case ofIrrational TrustOutlook; Notes; References; Chapter 7: Metacognitive Myopia: Gullibility as a Major Obstacle in the Way of Rational Behavior; Introduction; Metacognition Highlights the Individual's Responsibility; Conclusions: Gullibility, Myopia, and Social Responsibility; References; Chapter 8: The Skeptical (Ungullible) Mindset; The Gullible Mind; The Condition for Successful Negation; Negation as a Primary Process; Associations; The Underlying Process; The Skeptical Mind: Not Being Influenced by Incoming Information
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Sexual Economics and Different UnderstandingsConclusion; References; Chapter 3: Gullible but Functional? Information Repetition and the Formation of Beliefs; Repetition-Induced Truth; A History of the Repetition-Induced Truth Effect; Why Repetition-Induced Truth May Be Functional; Detrimental Effects of Repetition-Induced Truth; Is Repetition-Induced Truth Avoidable?; Conclusion; Note; References; Chapter 4: Belief in Conspiracy Theories: Looking Beyond Gullibility; Epistemic Motives; Existential Motives; Social Motives; How Well Do Conspiracy Theories Satisfy Psychological Motives?
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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 and motivation on gullibility, and social and cultural aspects of gullibility. Underpinned by a wealth of empirical research, contributors explore captivating issues such as the psychology of conspiracy theories, the role of political gullibility, gullibility in science, the role of the internet in fostering gullibility, and the failures of reasoning that contribute to human credulity. Gullibility has become a dominant topic of interest in public discourse. The Social Psychology of Gullibility is essential reading for researchers, social science students, professionals and practitioners and all those interested in understanding human credulity and the role of gullibility in contemporary public affairs.
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Belief and doubt.
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Credulity.
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Belief and doubt.
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Credulity.
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PSYCHOLOGY-- Applied Psychology.
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PSYCHOLOGY-- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY-- Social Psychology.
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SELF-HELP-- Personal Growth-- General.
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SELF-HELP-- Personal Growth-- Happiness.
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SELF-HELP-- Personal Growth-- Success.
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| Dewey Classification
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158.1
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BF773.S63 2019
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| Added Entry
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Baumeister, Roy F.
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Forgas, Joseph P.
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