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The Influence of Emotional Makeup on Political Views
Emotional makeup and temperament are better predictors of political views than careful thought. People's anxiety towards ambiguity and novelty tends to make them political conservatives, while those who see the future as exciting lean towards being political progressives. The feeling of overwhelm by ambiguity leads individuals to seek patterns and be conservative in their political views.