Divisive Topics as Social Threats
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DOI: 10.1177/0093650216644025
Abstract: The current work provides evidence for a psychological obstacle to the resolution of divisive social issues (e.g., affirmative action, drug legalization); specifically, people approach discussions of these issues with a threatened mind-set. Across three studies,… read more here.
Keywords: topics social; study; effect; divisive topics ... See more keywords