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Mind myths are common myths and misconceptions about the mind and brain, which have been perpetuated through urban legend, the media, and the sale of dubious products to consumers. Common mind myths include:
Mind myths often rely on pseudoscience for support, are sometimes promoted through popular psychology, and are frequently exploited to sell products. They often refer to out of date, unsupported, or out of context research that has long since been disproved. Research has shown that mind myths are persistent in popular culture due to the intuitive nature of human understanding, in contrast with the probabilistic nature of scientific knowledge. See alsoReferences
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