“The Secret” to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation

Overview of attention for article published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, July 2023

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News story from Marie Claire on Sunday 06 September 2026

Marie Claire, 06 Sep 2026

¿El poder de manifestar es real o hemos caído en un pensamiento mágico?

Publico Spain, 25 Feb 2026

Las redes sociales están llenas de contenidos que invitan a desear algo mucho para que ocurra en la realidad.

News story from BBC Focus Science

BBC Focus Science & Technology, 11 Feb 2026

Does manifesting your dreams work? Well, no – but also, yes

MSN, 05 Jan 2026

If you’re drawn to manifestation – the idea that we can reach our goals by focusing on them with our thoughts – there’s plenty…

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