So I was thinking about doing something revolving around the psychology superstition for the group projects. I'm not sure what yet so I did a little research.
Here is an article talking pretty general about superstition and when it is positive or negative. It doesn't seem too groundbreaking but there are a couple interesting points.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=46749
If you have any ideas about cool superstition experiments then let me know!
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http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Skinner/Pigeon/
You can ask the librarian on the 5th floor to help you get full text copies of these articles.
http://www.springerlink.com/
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http://www.informaworld.com/
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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And, once you've done your research- I recommend emailing the author (referenced in the article you posted), Dr. Stuart Vyse. Students are typically surprised at the warm response they receive when inquiring about a professor's research.
Here's a link to Vyse, he just started a blog too: http://www.conncoll.edu/academics/web_profiles/
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Hey Jackson, Why not experiment with risky behavior, such as when someone is about to roll a dice especially when its during a serious roll they would blow or have someone else blow on the dice for luck. Like in my case i when shooting pool i have the need to excessively chalk the cue before a crucial shot even though i gain no advantage. Try something that includes some sort of risk to the person such sports or betting.
Jackson--
I know we are in the same group, but I thought I'd post anyways,
I think a big question of ours will have to do with when does superstition because ritual? And when does the magic behind superstition just turn into a habit?
Also there is a direct link between anxiety and superstition.
In our book it says that "Between one-third and one-half of Americans and Canadians believe in astrology, and 27 percent of Americans have sought out a fortune teller".
Here is a quick read on the different types of superstitions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition
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