Ideology has re-emerged as an important topic of inquiry among social, personality, and
political psychologists. In this review, we examine recent theory and research concerning …

Abstract Theory and research are presented relating the need for cognitive closure to major
facets of group behavior. It is suggested that a high need for closure, whether it is based on …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

The violent actions of a few extremists can alter the course of history, yet there persists a
yawning gap between the potential impact of these individuals and what we understand …

This article introduces the concept of collective narcissism—an emotional investment in an
unrealistic belief about the in group's greatness—aiming to explain how feelings about an …

The fundamental phenomenon of human closed-mindedness is treated in this volume. Prior
psychological treatments of closed-mindedness have typically approached it from a …

Buried in many people and operating largely outside the realm of conscious thought are
forces inclining us toward liberal or conservative political convictions. Our biology …

Although human existence is enveloped by ideologies, remarkably little is understood about
the relationships between ideological attitudes and psychological traits. Even less is known …

What aspects of ingroup identification can lead people to resist justice for the victims of their
ingroup's mistreatment? In three studies carried out in the United States and United …

Nationalistic identities often play an influential role in citizens' voting behavior and political
engagement. Nationalistic ideologies tend to have firm categories and rules for what …