Naivety

Naivety, whether we like it or not, is an essential trait of humans. In this book, Naivety and Social Psychology, the editors, Forgas and Bousmister, explore what we know about the causes, functions, consequences, and the social psychological processes that promote or inhibit naivety. With contributions from leading international researchers, the book reveals the contribution of social and cognitive psychology to our understanding of how human judgments and decisions are distorted and undermined. The chapters discuss the nature and functions of naivety, the role of cognitive processes in naivety, the impact of emotion and motivation on naivety, and the social and cultural aspects of naivety. Supported by a wealth of experimental research, contributors explore compelling issues such as the psychology of conspiracy theories, the role of political naivety, naivety in science, the role of the internet in promoting naivety, and thinking failures that contribute to human credibility. Naivety has become a dominant topic of interest in public discourse. The book Naivety and Social Psychology is a key reading for non-specialist readers, social science researchers and students, professionals, practitioners, and all those interested in understanding human naivety and the role of naivety in contemporary public affairs. Book information: Author: Joseph Forgas - Roy F. Bousmister Year of publication: 2022 Publisher: Seven Pages. Number of pages: 521