Scientist, Heal Thyself

You might think that scientists, being the epitome of rationality, would be resistant to devastatingly false beliefs. However, two infamous cases involving delusionary parasitosis belie our expectations. It turns out that scientists are just like the rest of us, able to develop infested bodies—and minds.read more
Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety Cognition Environment Evolutionary Psychology delusion delusory parasitosis illusion pereidolia self-mutilation Source Type: news