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superstition
superstition Superstition is a facet of paranormal belief involving the view that unseen or supernatural forces can influence what happens in life.
Superstition is a facet of paranormal belief involving the view that unseen or supernatural forces can influence what happens in life. In this research context, it falls within a more traditional form of paranormal belief linked to seeking a sense of control outside oneself.