The Power of Superstition

Tuesday, 26 November 2013 | by Pat's Picks

New research shows superstition can boost performance. The Wall Street Journal says researchers have found that conditioned superstitions can boost the illusion of control, giving people a sense of comfort and meaning. In some cases that translates to better performance. In one experiment, golfers sank 35% more putts when playing with a ball they were told was “lucky.”

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal