PPT-Superstitions What is a Superstition?

Noun A belief or way of behaving a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck Triskaidekaphobia 13 is bad luck In the code of Hammurabi an early law code dating back. Superstition and Rational Learning1 This version: 7/11/05 First version: 6/5/03 Abstract: We argue that some but not all superstitions can persist when learning is rational and players are patien By:. Lindsay Beshero. Katelyn Epperson. What is Superstition?. A belief, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that future events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way. SUPERSTITIONS. Discussion questions. WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT BRING GOOD LUCK?. WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT BRING BAD LUCK? . WHAT ARE OTHER SUPERSTITIONS THAT EXIST?. SUPERSTITIOUS??. . (thanks, Stevie). Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. What is supersition? . Superstition Quiz. Answer the following questions with a . “Y” for yes o a “N” for no. . Be prepared to explain your response. Would you…. Refuse to live or stay on the 13. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. There are some superstitions in Russia that are very unusual. At the same time they are also so common that they make up a big part of everyday communication.. Complete the superstitions. If the tip of the nose feel itchy, .  can be defined as, "irrational beliefs, especially with regard to the unknown" . DO YOU BELIEVE IN SUPERSTITIONS?. Do you believe that if a certain thing happens it will change your luck?. OR DO YOU BELIEVE WE MAKE OUR OWN LUCK. Introduction. Greek Culture:. Superstitions are extremely popular across Greek culture. They are usually passed down from grandparents and parents. Some of them are strictly Greek superstitions, others are observed in other cultures too. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. Superstitions. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or . bad events. What is a superstition?. Do you believe in luck?. Do you believe that destiny or fate will bring love to your life?. Colonial America. Believing in Superstitions. What is a superstition? Well, it is irrational belief to explain the cause of things. . The Puritans had no logical explanation for the reason why things happened. . What is a superstition?. a belief that certain events or things will bring good . or bad events. Are you superstitious?. Superstitions. Cultural. Personal . Cultural Superstitions. What did you see?. He was the youngest boy of the family who survived infancy. Two of his brothers joined the army, two went into the church, one joined the East India Company and one became a surgeon.. Coleridge developed an intense imagination from an early age and gave himself nightmares reading .