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Study Links Psychological Traits to Conspiracy Beliefs

1/4/2026

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A study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology links psychological traits to belief in conspiracy theories.
Researchers found that seeing the world as unjust and having low ambiguity tolerance predict conspiracy endorsement.
The study involved 253 participants from various countries, showing that education level did not protect against beliefs.
Future research will examine the social dynamics and psychological functions of these beliefs.

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Story summary

A study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology links psychological traits to belief in conspiracy theories.
Researchers found that seeing the world as unjust and having low ambiguity tolerance predict conspiracy endorsement.
The study involved 253 participants from various countries, showing that education level did not protect against beliefs.
Future research will examine the social dynamics and psychological functions of these beliefs.