Politicians can use fear to manipulate the public
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 11:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study in the American Journal of Political Science explores how and when politicians can use fear to manipulate the public into supporting policies they might otherwise oppose. Politicians' use of fear is more likely with regard to topics that are abstract and difficult for citizens (and/or the media) to observe.
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