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Stu Spelling Bee

Ever hear of the term "cognitive closure"? It's the need for a plan of action that allows a person to put an adverse event behind them.

The need for cognitive closure is prompted by events that spark anxiety and fear - like President Trump's election did for some folks. University of Maryland sociologist Arie Kruglanski says that many liberals are demonizing Trump supporters at the moment because of a need for this kind of closure. Sounds a lot like what's happening right here on AM, doesn't it?

Posted - March 7, 2017
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  • Maybe some people just need someone to lash out at because of their own personal or perceived social problems.  Or maybe they're just bored.
      March 7, 2017 1:08 PM MST
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  • It does indeed, Stu. Not in every case, but certainly some stand out.
    Back in the day, before PC became so pervasive, it was sometimes called sour grapes. One hopes these folks can come to terms with their bitterness in some positive way. 
      March 7, 2017 1:19 PM MST
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  • 22891
    never heard of it
      March 7, 2017 1:39 PM MST
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