Carl Whittaker: The Psyche of Conspiracy, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Why do people believe in conspiracy theories - and why do certain mental illnesses seem to promote this belief? This book explores one of the most pressing questions of our time: the increasing susceptibility of broad sections of the population to conspiratorial world views and the psychological, neurobiological and social factors that underlie this phenomenon. Based on the latest scientific findings from psychology, neuroscience, sociology and communication science, the work analyzes how anxiety disorders, depressive illnesses, personality disorders and cognitive distortions influence the perception of reality - and what role social media, algorithmic information flows and social uncertainties play in this. The volume offers not only an in-depth analysis of the causes and mechanisms of conspiratorial thinking, but also concrete approaches to prevention and intervention: from therapeutic treatment approaches and targeted educational programs to ethical issues in dealing with disinformation. An indispensable book for experts in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social and media sciences, for all those who want to strengthen our open society against the destructive power of conspiracy theories. Bremen University Press has published over 4, 800 books in various languages since 2005. 1st edition 2025