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The Psychology Behind Fortune Telling and Decision Making

•Dr. Sarah Mindwell

The Psychology Behind Fortune Telling and Decision Making

Why We Seek External Guidance

The Comfort of Random Chance

Decision Fatigue and Cognitive Load

The Placebo Effect in Divination

Confirmation Bias and Fortune Telling

Anxiety Reduction Through Ritual

The Role of Intuition

Subconscious Processing

Gut Feelings vs. Logical Thinking

When to Trust Your Instincts

Therapeutic Benefits of Fortune Telling

Building Confidence in Decision Making

The Science of Superstition

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Reliance

About the Author

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Dr. Sarah Mindwell

Dr. Sarah Mindwell is a cognitive psychologist specializing in decision-making processes and belief systems.