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Superstitious beliefs and behaviors are not often considered to be particularly concerning aspects of human nature. Avoiding walking under ladders, fearing a broken mirror will lead to seven years of ...

Source: Kane Icarus Lynch, used with permission. In their quest to understand human behavior and belief, psychologists have studied magical thinking and superstitious behavior for over a century. They ...