The Consequences of Anthropomorphic and Teleological Beliefs in a Global Pandemic
To describe something in terms of its purpose or function is to describe its teleology. Previous studies have found that teleological beliefs are positively related to anthropomorphism, and that anthropomorphism decreases the perceived unpredictability of non-human agents. In the current study, we e...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Behavioral Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/2/146 |