The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change
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Beschreibung
This volume seeks to add a unique perspective on the complex relationship between psychology and politics, focusing on three analytical points of view: 1) psychology, politics, and complex thought, 2) bio/psycho/social factors of masculinity and power, and 3) underlying factors in political behavior. Contributors examine recent political events worldwide through a psychological lens, using interdisciplinary approaches to seek a deeper understanding of contemporary political ideas, psychologies, and behaviors. Finally, the book offers suggestions for surviving and thriving during rapid political change.
Among the topics discussed:
- Biopsychological factors of political beliefs and behaviors
- Understanding political polarization through a cognitive lens
- Impact of psychological processes on voter decision making
- Motivations for believing in conspiracy theories
- Nonverbal cues in leadership
- Authoritarian responses to social change
This volume seeks to add a unique perspective on the complex relationship between psychology and politics, focusing on three analytical points of view: 1) psychology, politics, and complex thought, 2) bio/psycho/social factors of masculinity and power, and 3) underlying factors in political behavior. Contributors examine recent political events worldwide through a psychological lens, using interdisciplinary approaches to seek a deeper understanding of contemporary political ideas, psychologies, and behaviors. Finally, the book offers suggestions for surviving and thriving during rapid political change.
Among the topics discussed:- Biopsychological factors of political beliefs and behaviors
- Understanding political polarization through a cognitive lens
- Impact of psychological processes on voter decision making
- Motivations for believing in conspiracy theories
- Nonverbal cues in leadership
- Authoritarian responses to social change
Traces the mutual interaction of psychology and politics Confronts the unusual and troubling political environment currently experienced worldwide Uses interdisciplinary information to enrich understanding of a cross-disciplinary topic Offers suggestions for surviving and thriving during rapid political change
Autor*in
Jan D. Sinnott
Themen in »The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change«
Rapid political change Psychology, politics, and complex thought Psychology, politics, and gender roles Psychology, politics, class, and insecurity Effect of psychology on political behavior Effect of politics of psychology Political upheaval Masculinity as power in politics Authoritarianism in the psychology of politics Psychology of conservatism Biology of liberal and conservative brains Epigenetic influence on the psychobiology of politics Cognitive processes that produce political response Emotions and political identity Environmental contextual factors influencing political behavior