| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10440611 | Personality and Individual Differences | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examined predictors of belief in the Da Vinci Code conspiracy theory. ⺠Conspiracy beliefs were positively associated with death-related anxiety. ⺠This relationship was mediated by religious and New Age beliefs. ⺠Exposure to counterevidence reduced conspiracy beliefs for religious individuals. ⺠Conspiracy beliefs may help individuals attain a sense of meaning and security.
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Authors
Anna-Kaisa Newheiser, Miguel Farias, Nicole Tausch,