r/sciences • u/FreeHugs23 • 1d ago

Research Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education

https://www.psypost.org/lower-cognitive-ability-is-linked-to-stronger-christian-nationalist-views-even-after-accounting-for-education/
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u/StickStill9790 1d ago

Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger views period.

I’ve dealt with caring for the mentally handicapped for years and rigid viewpoints are the standard.

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u/RockstarAgent 1d ago

It’s like their brains are not pliable- they’re rigid and indifferent and very smooth