A Contribution to the Psychology of Rumor

In "A Contribution to the Psychology of Rumor," published in 1909, Carl Jung explores the psychological mechanisms behind the formation of rumors through a case study at a girls' school. He posits that a specific rumor stemmed from a dream, illustrating the unconscious influences and suppressed emotions of those involved. Jung emphasizes how indignation fueled the dream, transforming it into a means of revenge, thereby revealing the complex interplay between dreams and social dynamics.