A new study shows narcissists, despite their education, can be susceptible to alt-narratives.
Cognitive reflection, or critical thinking skills, can help to reduce belief in conspiracies.Most of us believe we are “too smart” to fall for misinformation. But, ironically, research has shown that those who think they are least susceptible often fall the hardest.
The results showed that most facets of narcissism were positively associated with conspiracy beliefs, except for the need for supremacy. However, the effects of narcissism were differentially moderated by education. Higher education increased the effects of grandiosity and the need for uniqueness on conspiracy beliefs, but it did not affect the effect of vulnerable narcissism.
The study suggests a few possible reasons why this might be the case. For one, educated narcissists tend to overestimate their knowledge and expertise and resist changing their beliefs in the face of contradictory evidence. It could also be because educated narcissists use conspiracy theories to boost their sense of uniqueness and superiority over others.
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