Cognition and Belief

Groome, D. and Law, R. 2024. Cognition and Belief. in: Groome, D. and Roberts, R. (ed.) Parapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experience. 3rd edition UK Psychology Press.

Chapter titleCognition and Belief
AuthorsGroome, D. and Law, R.
EditorsGroome, D. and Roberts, R.
Abstract

Cognition is the processing of information by the brain, in order to make sense of the world around us. This involves a number of different cognitive processes, notably perception, memory, and thinking. None of these processes are infallible, which means that we are all subject to misunderstandings, misjudgements, and illusions. However, people differ from one another considerably in their cognitive abilities, and it is possible that those who are more prone to cognitive errors may also be more likely to acquire incorrect beliefs. One possible example is our ability to make accurate judgements about the probability of unusual events and coincidences.

KeywordsCognition
Paranormal
Parapsychology
Belief
Cognitive processes
Individual differences
Book titleParapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experience. 3rd edition
Year2024
PublisherPsychology Press
Publication dates
Published28 Jun 2024
Place of publicationUK
Edition3
ISBN9781032421377
9781032421391
9781003361367
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003361367-14
FunderNone
Web address (URL)https://www.routledge.com/Parapsychology-The-Science-of-Unusual-Experience/Groome-Roberts/p/book/9781032421377#

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