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Psychology Behind Astrology


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Astrology columns are extensive in print media such as newspapers, magazines, television etc. and have been a staple for a surprisingly long time. The present study sets out to evaluate several potential explanations for variation in the credibility given to astrology in our daily lives, with the help of a twenty Year survey of science literacy among college undergraduate in the University of Arizona.

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Astrology, Credibility, Barnum Effect, Daily Life.
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Manpreet Ola
Amity Institute of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Abstract


Astrology columns are extensive in print media such as newspapers, magazines, television etc. and have been a staple for a surprisingly long time. The present study sets out to evaluate several potential explanations for variation in the credibility given to astrology in our daily lives, with the help of a twenty Year survey of science literacy among college undergraduate in the University of Arizona.

Keywords


Astrology, Credibility, Barnum Effect, Daily Life.