Conspiracy theories are abundant in social and political discourse, with serious
consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. However, psychological scientists have …

In recent years, researchers have begun to study the social consequences of conspiracy
beliefs. However, little research has investigated the impact of conspiracy beliefs on …

Four pre-registered studies examined the semantic and causal relation between conspiracy
mentality and belief in conspiracy theories. Study 1 (N= 251) confirmed important differences …

Natural disasters like earthquakes, and global crises like pandemics have historically
captured the public's imagination and prompted people to seek explanations. However, in …

Conspiracy theories abound in social and political discourse, believed by millions of people
around the world. In this article, we highlight when it is important to engage with people who …

Conspiracy theories–which posit that secret groups cooperate to pursue malevolent goals–
are a prominent feature in social and political discourse. Psychological research on …

This study explores the prevalence of conspiracy theories in political communication. The
analysis reveals that conspiratorial political discourse deviates from non-conspiratorial …

Looking at 76 representative articles published in pyschology between 2017 and 2023
(reviewed between December 2022 and February 2023), I examine the role of motivating …

Some people deliberately spread conspiracy theories. What are the reputational benefits
and costs of doing so? The Adaptive‐Conspiracism hypothesis proposes that it pays to be …

Feeling positively connected to other people is a basic human need. If this need is
threatened by feeling lonely, people might become more susceptible to conspiracy theories …