Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize that a superstitious belief makes no sense but still act on it. Cool paper from Chicago Booth professor, Jane Risen https://t.co/Hos1Rt9Dyd https://t.co/oxJJmexIBC
Believing what we do not believe: Acquiescence to superstitious beliefs and other powerful intuitions.
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The discussions show interest in how individuals can knowingly reject superstitions yet still act on them, using inviting and positive language like 'cool paper' and referencing influential figures like Jane Risen to underscore the significance. The tone suggests curiosity and recognition of the study's relevance, but the depth remains moderate, focusing more on confirming the article's main points than on detailed analysis or critique.
Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the article's points about people's irrational adherence to superstitions, indicated by phrases like 'recognize that a superstitious belief makes no sense but still act on it.'
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Abstract in brief
- The article explains that superstitions are not just found in people with mental issues but are common among educated and emotionally stable adults, driven by intuitive thinking (System 1) that produces magical beliefs.
- It discusses a dual process model, like Kahneman and Frederick’s, where System 1 generates quick, intuitive answers, and System 2 can correct these answers, but sometimes people recognize errors yet choose to ignore or accept them, a process called acquiescence.
- The author proposes refining this model by distinguishing error detection from correction, suggesting that people can acknowledge their beliefs are irrational but still act on them, which could help better understand not only magical thinking but other psychological phenomena.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky161/#365papers: Risen, J. L. (2016). Believing what we do not believe: Acquiescence to superstitious beliefs and other powerful intuitions. Psychological Review, 123(2), 182.
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161/#365papers: Risen, J. L. (2016). Believing what we do not believe: Acquiescence to superstitious beliefs and other powerful intuitions. Psychological Review, 123(2), 182.
RT @AnnieDuke: Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize…
RT @AnnieDuke: Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize…
RT @AnnieDuke: Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize…
RT @AnnieDuke: Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize…
RT @AnnieDuke: Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize…
Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions People can recognize that a superstitious belief makes no sense but still act on it. Cool paper from Chicago Booth professor, Jane Risen https://t.co/Hos1Rt9Dyd https://t.co/oxJJmexIBC
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