PSY 145 - Cognitive Science of Supernatural Concepts

An overview of theory and research on supernatural beliefs. People across human cultures believe in a variety of 'supernatural' entities such as souls, gods, and ghosts. Considers research investigating why human brains are susceptible to such concepts, and why such thinking tends to spread through human cultures.

Prerequisites: PSY 105 or 142; open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.

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Cognitive Science of Supernatural Concepts

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