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Abstract
This preregistered study validated the English version of the Pseudoscience Endorsement Scale (PES) and investigated its correlates. 510 U.S. volunteers completed the PES, questionnaires measuring paranormal, denialist, and conspiracist beliefs, a scientific literacy questionnaire, a bullshit detection test, and a cognitive reflection test. The validation resulted in a shorter version (sPES). Scores on different unwarranted belief questionnaires correlated, suggesting a common basis. Scientific knowledge, cognitive reflection, and bullshit sensitivity negatively associated with sPES scores, with bullshit receptivity being the main predictor of pseudoscience endorsement.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Apr 22, 2023
Authors
Marta N. Torres, Itxaso Barberia, Javier Rodríguez-Ferreiro
Tags
Pseudoscience
Cognitive Reflection
Scientific Literacy
Bullshit Detection
Unwarranted Beliefs
Correlates
Paranormal Beliefs

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