At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem. In a study published in Psychological Review , researchers analyzed previous studies and have developed a new scientific theory they say is behind the psychology of belief. Those who don't update their beliefs based on new information may look like they are being swayed by their desire to believe something else.

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