Superstitious beliefs and behaviors are not often considered to be particularly concerning aspects of human nature. Avoiding walking under ladders, fearing a broken mirror will lead to seven years of ...

Source: Kane Icarus Lynch, used with permission. In their quest to understand human behavior and belief, psychologists have studied magical thinking and superstitious behavior for over a century. They ...

Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, especially when linked to paranoia, ulterior motives, and ...