Conservative Politics, 'Low-Effort' Thinking Linked In New Study

As The Huffington Post reported in February, a study published in the journal "Psychological Science" showed that children who score low on intelligence tests gravitate toward socially conservative political views in adulthood--perhaps because conservative ideologies stress "structure and order" that make it easier to understand a complicated world.

Ouch.

And now there's the new study linking conservative ideologies to "low-effort" thinking.

"People endorse conservative ideology more when they have to give a first or fast response," the study's lead author, University of Arkansas psychologist Dr. Scott Eidelman, said in a written statement released by the university.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/07...

"Rob Zerban will dismantle the thin-skinned Ryan in debates for the House seat."
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Big deal.
Ryan will still win easily, as incumbents with $$ always do. Debates are vastly over rated. Only the real inside baseball people even watch them, and most all those people are decided voters. You can name your odds on this guy if you wish, and I'd be happy to book any action in reason ;-)

I'm with you on the GOP's "worse PR on the planet". They're not dumb just blind to the fact that they need to step up and do a much better job communicating with the masses. They can't keep letting the democrats hoodwink the public (especially women and minorities) with their brilliant demagoguery.

The GOP is not smart enough to put Ryan in the no. 2 spot. They will do something dumb like putting Palin, Quayle or Cheney in that spot, let's face it they have a track record of bad decisions and possibly the worst PR on the planet.

helge1939 - Yet you'd vote for Obama with Biden as his running mate - Uh,ok.

yada, I would love to see you provide some points in contrast to my post. I understand you don't have any so your childish remark was the best you could muster. Perhaps you should ask mouse for help next time.

I could not vote for Rommey if ryan is his running mate

I have a suggestion for all your "chronic" complainers on these blogs. Why don't you all meet at some restaurant or conference room and spew your venim at each other in person??? Give the rest of us a break from your non-stop crap that is repetitive and boring!! All of you sound like a frigging broken record. Some are truly pathetic, downright nasty. I hope none of you have kids because I would hate to think they're just like you. Maybe find a different hobby other than blogging.

RAF - U should get a job with Comedy Central because that is where your comments fit. Would you like some cheese with your whine?

"Rob Zerban will dismantle..."
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He first needs a plan. So far the majority of his speech, TV interviews, and his website are all about Ryan. Claiming there is a problem with no solution is nothing better than posters on these pages. If he is going to run for a job at least have the ability to say what YOU will do instead of just complaining.

Rob Zerban will dismantle the thin-skinned Ryan in debates for the House seat. I can't wait. Everyone will see how weak and petulant he really is. It's going to be an eye opener for a lot of voters.

For the anti Ryan people, unfortunately he can still run for his congressional seat even if he is on the VP ticket. All with a brain know that Stiff Romney will be SMASHED by Obama in November. So if Ryan were on this 'ticket to nowhere', he'd simply go back to congress (as he'll always win this district rather easily) after the trouncing.
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Marco Rubio would be the only real candidate that would give Stiff Romney any real boost. It would get him a little more support with Latino voters (a voting segment that is growing in leaps and bounds) and a segment where Stiff Romney is getting SMASHED (like 70-30). Plus Rubio would help him in the key battle ground state of Florida. Still won't be anywhere near enough; however. Stiff Romney has ZERO enthusiasm, and Obama is killing him in ALL the key battle ground states. Santorum and Paul actually poll better vs Obama then does Romney in all the big battle ground states.
GREAT CHOICE republicans!
Can you say L-O-S-T

woody, the puppy says thanks, cuz Ryan is full of....himself. *puppysmile*

youkillme

Maybe if Romney adds a BBQ and a few cigarettes, that will seal the deal.

I vote for the puppy over Ryan!

One time my puppy did a "No. 2 spot" on our rug and I definitely had a discussion with him.

Ryan says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

youkillme says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

mouse says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

garyprimer says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

westorbust says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

Gandalf says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

Poobah says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

fearandrhetoric4dummies says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

No_fascist says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney

This leaves Kaysbrew, Ezoner, Wislady, 916WI and Vatoloco still in the race for the #2 spot. But I'm sure that f'edup, RAF and TCB are the frontrunners.

SarahB1 says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney"

Domino - Did you see the wine list at the White House or how about the $40,000 per plate dinner at George Clooney's house for Obama? Besides, Its HIS money, what do you care what he does with HIS money. Whenever Ryan's name comes up this topic comes up and has gotten real old - and a hypocritical arguement.

Vato- I agree they shouldnt be left out and they should be taken care of. However , why do you view some HUMAN BEINGS as superior than others? While serving their country is certainly noble, social safety net should be available for all Americans in need, stress the word need.
By your past logic, the vets that are getting food stamps are getting it because of AFDC and the democrats forwarding a welfare / poverty society right?

We need guys like Ryan buying $300 bottles of wine to help fix government spending.

Vato, what happened to the money the government collected in taxes including the $15.5 trillion we did not, but instead borrowed and spent? Was it all burned in a campfire and gone forever? How much of what people earned was money that we as a nation borrowed and spent for? If so, who pays it back? When? Those that have little to nothing? Can everybody be rich? How does lowering tax rates for those that confiscated the most, help us as a nation to start paying it back?

A Cousin Sub sandwich for the peon vote, a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild for all his hedge fund managers and Wall Street contributors.

916WI: Exactly right. There's no one running for office or in office that deserves support. They both are the same.

If fascism is the change you want, Paul Ryan is your guy.

Would Paul consider being a number two man to Ronald McDonald?

Plus it would make Kaysbrew happy!
Win-win.

Ezoner
My thoughts exactly! Economy Economy Economy - Ryan is perfect for that postion.
It's time to remove the tax and spend socialist.

I feel this will lean towards Nicky Haley as VP. Paul Ryan would be the economic advisor.

There will be an excellent field in another 4 yrs.

Oh yes, Romney the "fiscal conservative". The one that steered the Olympic Games to Utah through the use of earmarks and Federal funding?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/r...

Cynicaleye....too funny! Taking into consideration the Obama/Biden ticket, "Dumb and Dumber" is already well represented at the Federal level:)

Mouse,
We want Ryan because he is like Romney. They are both fiscal conservatives who will have the backbone to fix the economic problems caused by our current and previous administrations.

Romney/Ryan 2012

Up to mighty London
Came an Irishman one day.
As the streets are paved with gold
Sure, everyone was gay,
Singing songs of Piccadilly,
Strand and Leicester Square,
Till Paddy got excited,
Then he shouted to them there:
It's a Long Way to Tipperary

Mitt Rommney is in a tough spot. You never want the VP to be more charismatic and outshine the President. Paul Ryan would do just that. Either way, it's looking Obama for four more years. The overall numbers might be close, but look at the key battle ground states. Most heavy leans to Obama.

Don't give up hope just yet,
unless you want to take Ryan at his word.
Filling the VP slot is always tricky business
and these guys will always be coy.
After all, you wouldn't want them
to look like fools.

NOOOO, I don't want to lose my Congressman. Pick Alan West or Marco Rubio. We need Ryan to stay to fix this Obama economic catastrophe!

Too bad. It would have been nice to see a Republican ticket featuring dumb and dumber.