Study: People show verbal hesitation towards left-wing political terms

Researchers found that Israeli participants were slower to respond to left-wing political terms in spatial tasks—a delay that increased after political priming. Follow-up tests ruled out sound or spatial factors, suggesting an implicit taboo effect toward left-wing language.

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Adolescents with authoritarian leanings exhibit weaker cognitive ability and emotional intelligence

Teens with lower intelligence and emotional abilities are more likely to support authoritarian beliefs, whether left- or right-wing, suggesting shared psychological traits underpin rigid, authority-driven ideologies across the political spectrum.

The psychological puzzle of Donald Trump: Eye-opening findings from 20 studies

Donald Trump's unexpected rise to the presidency in 2016 defied conventional political norms, driven by his populist appeal and unique communication style, which has since become a focal point for research into the psychological and social factors behind his supporters' loyalty.

Yet another study disputes link between conservatism and negativity bias

Recent research found no meaningful link between sensitivity to negative stimuli and conservative ideology, challenging a popular theory. It suggests political differences may stem from other psychological or contextual factors, not negativity bias.

Neurolinguistic priming reveals contrasting gender biases in Republicans and Democrats

Republicans judged women’s authority violations more harshly than men’s, while Democrats judged men’s violations more harshly than women’s. These biases diminished when gender information appeared later in sentences, highlighting the influence of framing on moral judgments.

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