J. Uscinski, A. Enders, Casey A. Klofstad, Michelle I. Seelig, John Funchion, C. Everett, S. Wuchty, K. Premaratne, M. Murthi
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Abstract
As conspiracy theories about COVID-19 take root in the United States, understanding the psychological foundations of conspiracy beliefs is increasingly critical. Our research shows that beliefs in two popular variants of COVID-19 conspiracy theory are the joint product of the psychological predispositions 1) to reject information coming from experts and other authority figures and 2) to view major events as the product of conspiracies, as well as partisan and ideological motivations. The psychological foundations of conspiracy beliefs have implications for the development of strategies designed to curtail their negative consequences
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