Psychologists have demonstrated the value of diversity–particularly diversity of viewpoints–
for enhancing creativity, discovery, and problem solving. But one key type of viewpoint …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

A provocative, timely analysis that asks: What does science tells us about the bias that
poisons our politics? We don't live in a 'post-truth'society—but a 'myside'society in which no …

Research on the dispositional origins of political preferences is flourishing, and the primary
conclusion drawn from this work is that stronger needs for security and certainty attract …

Political orientation is an individual's preference for a particular style of government, often
conceptualised through the left-right (liberal-conservative) axis. Previous studies suggest …

The authors test the hypothesis that low-effort thought promotes political conservatism. In
Study 1, alcohol intoxication was measured among bar patrons; as blood alcohol level …

For nearly a century social scientists have sought to understand left–right ideological
differences in values, motives, and thinking styles. Much progress has been made, but—as …

The present meta‐analysis investigates the relationship between social‐cultural right‐wing
attitudes and objective measures of cognitive style on a set of 124 unique samples, with a …

The cognitive functioning of individuals with stronger endorsement of right–wing and
prejudiced attitudes has elicited much scholarly interest. Whereas many studies investigated …

This paper investigates the impact of the HEXACO model of personality structure in
predicting political ideology and voting. Five-hundred and seventeen participants provided …