Informational Cues, Partisan-Motivated Reasoning, and the Manipulation of Conspiracy Beliefs
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DOI: 10.1080/10584609.2018.1493006
Abstract: In this article, we examine the relationship between partisan-motivated reasoning and uncertainty-inducing official information cues with respect to conspiracy beliefs. We find that while partisanship matters when it comes to conspiracy beliefs, the uncertainty-inducing and… read more here.
Keywords: conspiracy beliefs; cues partisan; conspiracy; motivated reasoning ... See more keywords
Partisan‐Motivated Evaluations of Sexual Misconduct and the Mitigating Role of the #MeToo Movement
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DOI: 10.1111/ajps.12619
Abstract: When individuals express opinions about American politics, they are often motivated to defend their own party – but conscious consideration can reduce these partisan biases. In this study, we identify the degree to which Americans… read more here.
Keywords: party; sexual misconduct; metoo movement; partisan motivated ... See more keywords