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2013
Brotherton, Robert, T. O. (2013).  Towards a definition of 'conspiracy theory'. Special issue: The psychology of conspiracy theories.
  • Conspiracy theories are unverified claims.
  • Conspiracy theories are less plausible alternatives to the mainstream explanation.
  • Conspiracy theories are sensationalistic.
  • Conspiracy theories assume that everything is intended.
  • Conspiracy theories assume unusually malign intent.
  • Conspiracy theories have low standards of evidence.
  • Conspiracy theories are epistemically self-insulating.

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