Donald Trump’s Brilliant Manipulation of the Science of Group Conflict
By Sean Ransom ( https://psmag.com/donald-trumps-brilliant-manipulation-of-the-science-of-group-conflict-7883f908198a#.2zbhkebch ) The science around human conflict proposes five characteristics that promote conflict among groups. Illuminating! Confidence in One’s Superiority : Trump constantly broadcasts a message that he and his followers are superior to other Americans, whereas those who oppose him are “ stupid ” and deserve to be punched in the face. His own followers’ violent acts are excused as emanating from “ tremendous love and passion for the country .” Claims of Unjust Treatment : Trump is obsessed with the concept of fairness , but only when it goes his way. Given his presumed superiority, it naturally follows that the only way he and his supporters could fail is if injustice occurs. Fears of Vulnerability : Accordingly, Trump has overtly stated that he believes the presidential election will be...