We examined whether scientific reasoning is associated with health-related beliefs and
behaviors over and above general analytic thinking ability in the general public (N= 783 …

The endorsement of epistemically suspect (ie, paranormal, conspiracy, and
pseudoscientific) beliefs is widespread and has negative consequences. Therefore, it is …

Irrational beliefs encompass a broad set of beliefs that lack verifiable empirical evidence and
contradict scientific principles, often grouped into conspiratorial, pseudoscientific, and …

Adolescents, as active online searchers, have easy access to health information. Much
health information they encounter online is of poor quality and even contains potentially …

Scientific reasoning and trust in science are two facets of science understanding. This paper
examines the contribution of science understanding, over and above analytic thinking, to the …

We conduct a survey on a large representative sample of Slovak population to examine the
role of analytic thinking, scientific reasoning, conspiracy mentality, and conspiracy beliefs in …

Herbal medicine utilization has the potential to stimulate sustainable development and
influence livelihood of societies in diverse ways. This review will update and inform …

The present study investigated the relationship between outward orientation and COVID-
related prosocial behavior, including adherence to containment measures, caring for others …

Purpose This research investigates the barriers for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM) adoption among the patients in India. Despite the established role of CAM …

We examined how scientific literacy (scientific reasoning, scientific knowledge, and trust in
science), analytical thinking and the importance of epistemic rationality relate to the belief in …