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490. What Do Broken-Hearted Knitters, Urinating Goalkeepers, and the C.I.A. Have in Common?

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The Power of Belief: Superstitions and Behavior

This chapter explores the connection between behavior, superstition, and expectations through an experimental maze game and notable sports examples. It also discusses the historical context of curses and their psychological implications, setting the stage for further exploration of superstition in law enforcement.

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