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The Power of Lucky Charms.
- Source :
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Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition . 4/29/2010, Vol. 255 Issue 99, pD1-D4. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses the efficacy of superstitious beliefs. Researchers at the University of Cologne found that golfers told they were playing with a "lucky ball" performed markedly better at putting than others. Other, similar examples are also discussed. Biostatistician Peter Thall notes that believing in incantations, prayers, and such gives people the sense of having more control over their lives.
- Subjects :
- *FORTUNE
*SUPERSTITION
*CHARMS
*BELIEF & doubt
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00999660
- Volume :
- 255
- Issue :
- 99
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 49767248