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How Psychoanalytic Mechanisms of Defense Affected the 2024 Presidential Campaign and Election

New Books in Psychology

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Psychology of Political Beliefs

This chapter delves into collective repression as a psychological defense in the context of political beliefs, particularly regarding unverified claims about the 2020 election. It examines the role of group identity and emotional connections in shaping voter behaviors and responses to candidates, including the confusion stemming from shifts in political positions. The discussion also highlights economic strategies and the complexities of political communication that influence voter perceptions and campaign dynamics.

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