A person swinging a pocket watch and saying “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy” does not actually hypnotize someone, even though that’s how it’s shown in movies and TV. Here are a few of the myths about hypnosis that many people believe:
Category: Psychology
New research shows that besides being paranoid, suspicious, and eccentric, believers in conspiracy theories rely heavily on intuition and feel superior to all the other people who are too stupid to see the truth.
According to research published by the American Psychological Association, people may be inclined to believe in conspiracy theories because of certain personality traits and motivations. These include relying heavily on intuition, feeling antagonistic and superior to others, and perceiving threats in their environment.