Simple black-and-white framing exemplifies the lowest cognitive complexity scores

Evidence

An interesting portrait of the integratively complex politician emerges from the correlations between integrative complexity and several belief and attitudinal variables assessed in the Putnam research. The integratively complex politician tended (a) to be politically left of center, r(87)=−.30, p< . (although, as we have seen, the relation between the left-right continuum and complexity is curvilinear); (b) to de-emphasize the differences between the major political parties, r(87)=.29, p <.01; (c) to be tolerant of opposing viewpoints, r(87)=.52, p<.001; (d) to think about issues in nonideological terms, r(87)=.20, p=.05; and (e) to be unconcerned with assigning blame for societal problems, r(82)=.18, p=.05. In short, integrative complexity is associated with a pragmatic, open-minded, and nonpartisan world view. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2327 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Cognitive complexity is formally defined by separable dimensions of differentiation and integration; Integrative complexity measures cognitive structure, not ideological content or correctness — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2313; Integrative complexity correlates with left-of-center, tolerant, nonpartisan thinking — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2327 (+5 more)

Broader Connections

• Integrative complexity correlates with left-of-center, tolerant, nonpartisan thinking #complicates (0.74) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2327