![]() ![]() Support for Donald Trump is strongly related to the belief that the COVID-19 threat has been exaggerated, even when accounting for partisanship and ideology.The strongest predictors of beliefs in these ideas are a psychological predisposition to reject expert information and accounts of major events (denialism), a psychological predisposition to view major events as the product of conspiracy theories (conspiracy thinking), and partisan and ideological motivations.29% of respondents agree that the threat of COVID-19 has been exaggerated to damage President Trump 31% agree that the virus was purposefully created and spread.adults fielded March 17-19, 2020 ( n=2,023), we examine the prevalence and correlates of beliefs in two conspiracy theories about COVID-19. Can partisanship and cues from partisan leaders, such as the president, increase misinformation about COVID-19?.What psychological, social, and political factors explain COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs?.How widespread are beliefs about COVID-19 conspiracy theories?. ![]()
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