Aleksandra Cichocka
Aleksandra Cichocka (academic) | |
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Born | Poland |
Nationality | Polish |
Alma mater | University of Warsaw |
Member of | COMPACT - Comparative Analysis of Conspiracy Theories |
Interests | • conspiracy theories • Psychology |
An academic |
Aleksandra Cichocka is a Polish lecturer at the University of Kent in the UK.[1]
Quotes by Aleksandra Cichocka
Page | Quote | Date | Source |
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"Conspiracy mindset" | “Conspiracy theories offer simple answers to complex problems by providing explanations for uncertain situations. Thus, they should be attractive to individuals who are intolerant of uncertainty and seek cognitive closure.” | 2017 | |
"Conspiracy theory/Academic research" | “Work in online misinformation details how alternative media intentionally fabricate conspiracy theories, spreading false allegations ranging from reptilian presidents to staged terrorist attacks” | June 2017 | Current Directions in Psychological Science https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317401748 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories |
"Conspiracy theory/Academic research" | “history has repeatedly shown that corporate and political elites do conspire against public interests. Conspiracy theories play an important role in bringing their misdeeds into the light.” | June 2017 | Current Directions in Psychological Science https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317401748 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories |
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