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fossilesqueM to Science · 2 years ago

Conspiracy theorists less likely to believe in misinformation if they experience rewarding romantic connections

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Conspiracy theorists less likely to believe in misinformation if they experience rewarding romantic connections

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fossilesqueM to Science · 2 years ago
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In a recent study, researchers found that individuals with a strong inclination towards believing in conspiracy theories about COVID-19 were less likely to fall for misinformation if they were in a fulfilling romantic relationship. The study suggests that having a positive romantic connection provides a sense of safety and security, reducing the need to seek safety through embracing false information. The study was published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. ...
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    Probably across the board and some… https://www.psypost.org/2021/08/conspiracy-theorists-and-religious-people-are-more-likely-to-commit-a-conjunction-fallacy-in-contexts-related-to-their-worldviews-61675

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