Neural Correlates of Conspiracy Beliefs During Information Evaluation

Neural correlates of conspiracy beliefs during information evaluation

Conspiracy theories, despite their widespread societal impact, remain poorly understood at the neural level. While previous research has examined general belief processing, the neural mechanisms underlying how conspiracy beliefs influence information evaluation remain unclear. This study examined how individual differences in conspiracy belief modulate neural responses to conspiracy-related versus factual information using functional magnetic re…

Scientists identify delusion-like cognitive biases that predict conspiracy theory belief

People prone to conspiracy theories may share cognitive tendencies with those who experience delusional thinking. Two new studies suggest that biases like anomalous perception and impulsive reasoning help explain why some are more likely to embrace conspiratorial beliefs.

Conspiracy: Does rogue FBI agent put freedom of speech at risk?

FBI Special Agent Shay Talley-Bradley represented herself as doing an official investigation for the FBI, investigating Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.). She insisted she was digging into stolen-valor claims — before changing it to looking into his business dealings. “This should shock the conscience of...