[maudawia]

Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes.

The study, published in Psychological Science, showed that people who score low on I.Q. tests in childhood are more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative politics in adulthood.

I.Q., or intelligence quotient, is a score determined by standardized tests, but whether the tests truly reveal intelligence remains a topic of hot debate among psychologists.

Dr. Gordon Hodson, a professor of psychology at the university and the study's lead author, said the finding represented evidence of a vicious cycle: People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience.

Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies? Because such ideologies feature "structure and order" that make it easier to comprehend a complicated world, Dodson said. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice," he added.

Dr. Brian Nosek, a University of Virginia psychologist, echoed those sentiments.

"Reality is complicated and messy," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "Ideologies get rid of the messiness and impose a simpler solution. So, it may not be surprising that people with less cognitive capacity will be attracted to simplifying ideologies."

But Nosek said less intelligent types might be attracted to liberal "simplifying ideologies" as well as conservative ones.

In any case, the study has taken the Internet by storm, with some outspoken liberals saying that it validates their suspicions about conservatives and conservatives arguing that the research has been misinterpreted.

What do you think? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent? Or is this just political opinion masquerading as science?


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1237796.html?

[The Dean]

Originally Posted by maudawia Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes. The study, published in Psychological Science, showed that people who score low on I.Q. tests in childhood are more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative politics in adulthood. I.Q., or intelligence quotient, is a score determined by standardized tests, but whether the tests truly reveal intelligence remains a topic of hot debate among psychologists. Dr. Gordon Hodson, a professor of psychology at the university and the study's lead author, said the finding represented evidence of a vicious cycle: People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience. Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies? Because such ideologies feature "structure and order" that make it easier to comprehend a complicated world, Dodson said. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice," he added. Dr. Brian Nosek, a University of Virginia psychologist, echoed those sentiments. "Reality is complicated and messy," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "Ideologies get rid of the messiness and impose a simpler solution. So, it may not be surprising that people with less cognitive capacity will be attracted to simplifying ideologies." But Nosek said less intelligent types might be attracted to liberal "simplifying ideologies" as well as conservative ones. In any case, the study has taken the Internet by storm, with some outspoken liberals saying that it validates their suspicions about conservatives and conservatives arguing that the research has been misinterpreted. What do you think? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent? Or is this just political opinion masquerading as science? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1237796.html?

So the words "conservative" and "racist" are interchangeable?

Garbage.

[maudawia]

Originally Posted by The Dean So the words "conservative" and "racist" are interchangeable? Garbage.

Conservatism (Latin: conservare, "to preserve")[1] is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism and seek a return to "the way things were".[2][3] The first established use of the term in a political context was by François-René de Chateaubriand in 1819, following the French Revolution.
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet.

[Oyibopeppeh]

bit of a tit post eh?

[The Dean]

Originally Posted by Oyibopeppeh bit of a tit post eh?

Tit: (noun) either (a) a small bird; or (b) a pejorative term meaning boob, knocker, funbag, bap, etc.

[maudawia]

Originally Posted by Oyibopeppeh bit of a tit post eh?

i think the term ( titty entertainment ) is created byZbigniew Brzezinski the 10th United States National Security Advisor eh ?

[willmore]

Is there a full moon?

[Uncle Ebenezer]

Originally Posted by willmore Is there a full moon?

So ... would you consider yourself ultra-right wing?

[ian-mstm]

Originally Posted by maudawia People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience.

People of low intelligence tend to be easily swayed by those who are charismatic and authoritative... like the clergy. Generally speaking, unless you're a Rabbi, most mainstream clergy are right-wing fanatics. When you pair that with someone whose IQ barely rises above the current temperature... well, you end up with an idiot!

Ian

[Uncle Ebenezer]

Originally Posted by ian-mstm People of low intelligence tend to be easily swayed by those who are charismatic and authoritative... like the clergy. Generally speaking, unless you're a Rabbi, most mainstream clergy are right-wing fanatics. When you pair that with someone whose IQ barely rises above the current temperature... well, you end up with an idiot! Ian

I wonder how many hundreds of thousands were wasted, coming up with the absolutely bleeding obvious.

[Macca67]

Originally Posted by maudawia Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes. The study, published in Psychological Science, showed that people who score low on I.Q. tests in childhood are more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative politics in adulthood. I.Q., or intelligence quotient, is a score determined by standardized tests, but whether the tests truly reveal intelligence remains a topic of hot debate among psychologists. Dr. Gordon Hodson, a professor of psychology at the university and the study's lead author, said the finding represented evidence of a vicious cycle: People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience. Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies? Because such ideologies feature "structure and order" that make it easier to comprehend a complicated world, Dodson said. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice," he added. Dr. Brian Nosek, a University of Virginia psychologist, echoed those sentiments. "Reality is complicated and messy," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "Ideologies get rid of the messiness and impose a simpler solution. So, it may not be surprising that people with less cognitive capacity will be attracted to simplifying ideologies." But Nosek said less intelligent types might be attracted to liberal "simplifying ideologies" as well as conservative ones. In any case, the study has taken the Internet by storm, with some outspoken liberals saying that it validates their suspicions about conservatives and conservatives arguing that the research has been misinterpreted. What do you think? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent? Or is this just political opinion masquerading as science? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1237796.html?

Brock University?? THE Brock University? That intellectual Oxbridge powerhouse of the Niagara Peninsula? Seriously, it requires a bunch of eggheads to carry out a study to discover that half-witted ideologies attracts half-wits?

These people should get real jobs.

[Egg and Cress]

Originally Posted by willmore Is there a full moon?

That was a couple nights ago - no excuse there......

[furbacchione]

so i have an very high iq and i'm an equal opportunity racist (i hate everyone equally) so what does that make me... other than confused.

[furbacchione]

Originally Posted by ian-mstm People of low intelligence tend to be easily swayed by those who are charismatic and authoritative... like the clergy. Generally speaking, unless you're a Rabbi, most mainstream clergy are right-wing fanatics. When you pair that with someone whose IQ barely rises above the current temperature... well, you end up with an idiot! Ian

So yer saying Eskimos are ****ing stupid

[ian-mstm]

Originally Posted by furbacchione So yer saying Eskimos are ****ing stupid

There was a study done a number of years ago which supported the hypothesis that how smart you are depends on where you live! Quite interesting reading!

Ian