Some theories are still being tested, while others have fallen out of favor. Some compete while others complement one another. A look at some major ideas in personality psychology, both historical ...

Not getting enough sleep on a consistent basis has been linked to a higher likelihood of believing conspiracy theories in a ...

A study evaluating the link between conspiracy theories and sleep found that people were more prone to conspiratorial ...

associate professor of psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Dr. van Prooijen said people are often drawn to conspiracy theories after major diasters as a way of coping with their fear.

The theory has its roots in how one’s genes ... Badcock and Alison Bailey had raised the idea in a letter to the editor of a psychology journal in 2000. Ahmad Abu-Akel documented the same ...

Individuals are more likely to believe and endorse conspiracy theories if their psychological needs—such as feeling informed, ...

A new study finds that spite—driven by feelings of uncertainty, threat, or disadvantage—plays a key role in conspiracy theory ...

A new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed that poor sleep quality may increase susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs, with depression likely playing a key role in this relationship.

The University of Wyoming's Department of Psychology is your first stop to creating a life-long career in social and behavioral sciences. We strive to provide students with training in psychological ...