What superstition is
Superstition can be described as the belief in supernatural forces, such as fate, to describe unpredictable factors. Psychologists found that superstition comes from the assumption that a connection exists between non-related events that coincide.
Individual beliefs and experiences drive superstitions, explaining why they are generally irrational.
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