APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Trait Anger and Magical Ideation Scores Predict Belief in Conspiracies
- Rick Stevens
University of Louisiana - Monroe - Grishma Poudel
University of Louisiana at Monroe - Delia Scott
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Abstract
The Spielberger Trait Anger Scale scores indicate a propensity to respond to stimuli with anger. High scores on the Magical Ideation Scale suggest a problem in assessing cause and effect relationships. A multiple regression analysis found that scores on these two scales predict scores on the Generic Conspiracist Beliefs scale.
Judgment and Decision Making
