Nancy S. Kim is is the author of the textbook Judgment and Decision-Making in the Lab and the World. She taught and researched the psychology of belief as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University, USA.

• 1. Introduction: Understanding belief through the lens of psychology2. Moral beliefs 3. Political beliefs4. Misinformation and fake news 5. Rejection of science6. Changing minds7. Extremist beliefs8. Conspiracy theories9. Superstitions and paranormal beliefs10. Religious beliefs10. Beliefs about illness and health11. Beliefs about our personal potential 12. Conclusions: The psychology of belief into the future

We all believe in something. But how do beliefs affect our lives — our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours? Kim’s book masterly summarises the science of belief. It’s both readable for non-experts and a valuable resource for students and academics alike.

Nancy S. Kim is is the author of the textbook Judgment and Decision-Making in the Lab and the World. She taught and researched the psychology of belief as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University, USA.

• 1. Introduction: Understanding belief through the lens of psychology2. Moral beliefs 3. Political beliefs4. Misinformation and fake news 5. Rejection of science6. Changing minds7. Extremist beliefs8. Conspiracy theories9. Superstitions and paranormal beliefs10. Religious beliefs10. Beliefs about illness and health11. Beliefs about our personal potential 12. Conclusions: The psychology of belief into the future

We all believe in something. But how do beliefs affect our lives — our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours? Kim’s book masterly summarises the science of belief. It’s both readable for non-experts and a valuable resource for students and academics alike.

Nancy S. Kim is is the author of the textbook Judgment and Decision-Making in the Lab and the World. She taught and researched the psychology of belief as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University, USA.

• 1. Introduction: Understanding belief through the lens of psychology2. Moral beliefs 3. Political beliefs4. Misinformation and fake news 5. Rejection of science6. Changing minds7. Extremist beliefs8. Conspiracy theories9. Superstitions and paranormal beliefs10. Religious beliefs10. Beliefs about illness and health11. Beliefs about our personal potential 12. Conclusions: The psychology of belief into the future

We all believe in something. But how do beliefs affect our lives — our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours? Kim’s book masterly summarises the science of belief. It’s both readable for non-experts and a valuable resource for students and academics alike.