The seminal study in @sciencemagazine found that conservatives react with higher EDA to threat pics: https://t.co/UvHMBYfpEG. Follow-up studies celebrate EDA as an efficient behavioural measure of arousal. Yet, no attempts in poli sci had been done to validate measures. [2/11]
Political attitudes vary with physiological traits.
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Several posts discuss the correlation between threat responses and political beliefs, such as references to physiological reactions, amygdala size, and fear response studies, demonstrating active interest and engagement. The tone varies from scientific and analytical to ideological, showing that the publication has a notable impact on discussions about the biological basis of political attitudes.
Most discussions acknowledge the research's findings that physiological traits influence political attitudes, showing moderate support.
The discussions are highly focused on the biological basis for political differences, indicating strong interest.
Participants reference specific studies, methodological aspects, and even criticize or defend interpretations, reflecting active engagement.
Although some posts highlight how this research might influence understanding or political discourse, they mainly serve as an academic or ideological point rather than changing policies instantly.
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- Recent research suggests that political attitudes may have a biological component, as they correlate with physiological traits such as sensitivity to threatening stimuli.
- In a study with 46 adults, those with lower physiological responsiveness tended to support more liberal policies like foreign aid, immigration, pacifism, and gun control, while those with higher responsiveness favored conservative policies like defense spending and capital punishment.
- The findings imply that a person’s physiological reactions to threats can influence their political beliefs, particularly regarding policies aimed at protecting the social order from external and internal threats.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky5/Hypersensitivity to Threat: "Science has unequivocally shown that the conservative brain has an exaggerated fear response when faced with stimuli that may be perceived as threatening." https://t.co/OdSvK9z42g
En un estudio sobre actitudes políticas se vio una correlación entre ideas conservadoras (apoyo a gastos militares, pena de muerte, etc.) y reacciones físicas frente a imágenes amenazantes: las personas más conservadoras son más miedosas #InfoDeLaBuena https://t.co/8UQi5akuys (+) https://t.co/moml0IVNaZ
これが元論文か。Science 対 Nature的な?/ Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits https://t.co/CoTjyIUReu
Science отказался публиковать исследование, опровергающее результаты известной работы "Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits" Дугласа и др., на которое ссылаются адепты теории влияния физиологических особенностей людей с политическими убеждениями. Вышел скандал. https://t.co/y8mBvd5qVT
Se observó una correlación entre ideas conservadoras (apoyo a gastos militares, pena de muerte, etc.) y reacciones físicas frente a imágenes amenazantes: las personas más conservadoras son más miedosas. #InfoDeLaBuena Fuente: https://t.co/KUArREWiGD https://t.co/En9oqB2LjH
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Does our brain structure influence our political ideologies? This experiment explores how physiological traits impact political attitudes, supported by scientific studies on sensitivity to threats and policy preferences.
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3- Oxley et al. (2008) — Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits Étude montrant une corrélation entre réponses physiologiques au « threat/disgust » et attitudes politiques (plus de réactivité associée au conservatisme). /12
Important mais non causal ; les auteurs eux-mêmes soulignent des limites. /13 https://t.co/9rJogZtYl4
@TheSmilingJoker @AftgalleyGreg @LeavittMedia You've been misinformed, especially about lying. As Trump shows us, a consistent is hard to maintain, so I just do truth. https://t.co/lEaZKR6w1Z https://t.co/dvMuWydK26 https://t.co/XU6vZp4jgQ There are various studies showing conservatives are potentially more threat adverse. https://t.co/JEVuXAjK19
@_phoenix_btc @blowingtom2 Those articles are based on scientific studies which were literally included in the article. Well done on proving you didn’t read it. Your article is on mental well being, not about fear being a driver for conservatism.
@Rudemf1990 @kerrinnaude @esjesjesj @RobVolatile https://t.co/eNAD5Z37W5 several studies have actually shown conservatives have a greater fear and anxiety response on average, this can help to explain the "reaction" part of "reactionaries"
@blankfacelooser @bbiancawhite https://t.co/WzzP8uHvqn primo studio al riguardo https://t.co/d5HBH8t1qt secondo studio al riguardo, che replica pure il modello sperimentale del primo in ottica di peer reviewing, e conferma parte dei suoi risultati fatevi una lettura invece di guardare l'isola dei famosi
@Dan_Seigars @esjesjesj https://t.co/1ual8G8XwI Yeah this study documented that conservatives have stronger physiological responses to threatening stimuli than liberals.
@MWeaver72139842 I don't know if that means you were or weren't scared at Doncaster. All I know is you were a scared youth and now you're a scared pensioner, that's fairly indicative of right wing thinking. https://t.co/fVh5Y0kGt3
@ByteOctet @zzccmxtp123 @toxavanger Et puis tiens aussi, des études sur le fait qu'être de droite est associé avec une fixation sur le négatif et une difficulté avec les nouvelles idées https://t.co/IjjwJJ3obE https://t.co/Aq2pRvFdOd https://t.co/SG95rIabOG
@zauberberg188 Definitiv, es sind keine reifen, erwachsenen Charaktere. Und die haben keinen Blick für wirkliche Gefahren. Deshalb treffen die auch laufend völlig realitätsfremde Traumtänzer Entscheidungen. https://t.co/JdNye21ZW2
@OrionKidder @notelpmeTy_A @jbouie I thought that watching Fox, etc was what made them so soft & easily afraid. Turns out that being so sensitive is what makes them conservative. Either way, their feelings aren't facts, and the fear of skittish men isn't danger. https://t.co/d3I7KQfHaY
これが元論文か。Science 対 Nature的な?/ Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits https://t.co/CoTjyIUReu
@Conblob Not sure about reliable, given the small sample size, but I've always liked: How susceptible are you to jump scares? https://t.co/I9vsvFyjbG
The seminal study in @sciencemagazine found that conservatives react with higher EDA to threat pics: https://t.co/UvHMBYfpEG. Follow-up studies celebrate EDA as an efficient behavioural measure of arousal. Yet, no attempts in poli sci had been done to validate measures. [2/11]
Se observó una correlación entre ideas conservadoras (apoyo a gastos militares, pena de muerte, etc.) y reacciones físicas frente a imágenes amenazantes: las personas más conservadoras son más miedosas. #InfoDeLaBuena Fuente: https://t.co/KUArREWiGD https://t.co/En9oqB2LjH
En un estudio sobre actitudes políticas se vio una correlación entre ideas conservadoras (apoyo a gastos militares, pena de muerte, etc.) y reacciones físicas frente a imágenes amenazantes: las personas más conservadoras son más miedosas #InfoDeLaBuena https://t.co/8UQi5akuys (+) https://t.co/moml0IVNaZ
Political attitudes vary with physiological traits https://t.co/8l1hmRQEXJ
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@RealRedNewsNow1 @aintthatapeach1 @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/S7UQyWTvu3 https://t.co/MSWaTVlXUc https://t.co/dI5DdYbgjx
@Mediabrain99 Consistent with prior research indicating people with conservative attitudes tend to have higher GSR responses to threatening images: Oxley et al (2008). Political attitudes vary with physiological traits. Science 321(5896): 1667-1670
@ProudSocialist https://t.co/xh63YePnhA You are wrong baby man
Political attitudes vary with physiological traits https://t.co/xh63YePnhA @ProudSocialist Just wondering if you've seen literature like this. You're always saying Dems and Repugnants are the same. You are wrong, we're different at a basic physiologic level and we're better.
@blindIC @DaveBautista They have an extra large amygdala and react to startling stimuli by going berserk https://t.co/mSbhCHlxsc
RT @mayatcontreras: 5/Hypersensitivity to Threat: "Science has unequivocally shown that the conservative brain has an exaggerated fear resp…
RT @mayatcontreras: 5/Hypersensitivity to Threat: "Science has unequivocally shown that the conservative brain has an exaggerated fear resp…
RT @mayatcontreras: 5/Hypersensitivity to Threat: "Science has unequivocally shown that the conservative brain has an exaggerated fear resp…
5/Hypersensitivity to Threat: "Science has unequivocally shown that the conservative brain has an exaggerated fear response when faced with stimuli that may be perceived as threatening." https://t.co/OdSvK9z42g
@Notyourmamadou2 @thehill PUBMED IS LIBRUL INDOCTRINATION I AM SMART GEORGE SOROS https://t.co/zY3HOTW21s
@stanfillg2 @Go4theEyesBoo @Iontheworld @chuckwoolery Another peer reviewed research article that utilized both neuroimaging and behavioral survey and concluded the same thing. Too much primal brain. Struggle with information more, on average. Strong in starting conflicts. https://t.co/NBmHOzNtTb
Science отказался публиковать исследование, опровергающее результаты известной работы "Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits" Дугласа и др., на которое ссылаются адепты теории влияния физиологических особенностей людей с политическими убеждениями. Вышел скандал. https://t.co/y8mBvd5qVT
@sciencemagazine published a study "Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits" saying that "individuals with measurably lower physical sensitivities to sudden noises and threatening visual images" were more likely to be liberal. Here's Chapter 2 https://t.co/mViolxo1WD
@NolanRus >Political Attitudes Vary with Physiological Traits >Physiological >Physio
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