Illusory pattern perception

Illusory pattern perception is a phenomenon in which observers see patterns which do not exist. It has been linked with belief in conspiracy theories and lack of control.[1][2][3][4]

See also

References
  1. Prooijen, Jan-Willem van; Douglas, Karen M.; Inocencio, Clara De (2018). "Connecting the dots: Illusory pattern perception predicts belief in conspiracies and the supernatural". European Journal of Social Psychology. 48 (3): 320–335. doi:10.1002/ejsp.2331. ISSN 1099-0992. PMC 5900972. PMID 29695889.
  2. Walker, Alexander; Turpin, Martin Harry; Stolz, Jennifer A.; Fugelsang, Jonathan; Koehler, Derek (2019-03-31). "Finding Meaning in the Clouds: Illusory Pattern Perception Predicts Receptivity to Pseudo-Profound Bullshit". Rochester, NY. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Wang, Cynthia S.; Whitson, Jennifer A.; Menon, Tanya (2012-01-17). "Culture, Control, and Illusory Pattern Perception". Social Psychological and Personality Science. 3 (5): 630–638. doi:10.1177/1948550611433056. ISSN 1948-5506.
  4. Whitson, J. A.; Galinsky, A. D. (2008-10-03). "Lacking Control Increases Illusory Pattern Perception". Science. 322 (5898): 115–117. doi:10.1126/science.1159845. ISSN 0036-8075.


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