Conspiracy Theories

4. This is found and spread online, which enables conspiracies
7. A common trait found among those who believe in conspiracy theories, a lack of _______ for one’s surroundings
8. Although extremes on both ends of the political spectrum are known to endorse conspiracy beliefs, studies have found that people on the ___________ of the spectrum are more prone to these beliefs. (2 words)
9. This is the category most conspiracy theories in America fall under
10. A social factor that influences one’s belief in conspiracies- the need to be __________ from other people
11. This characteristic also influences belief in conspiracy theories (2 words)
12. A trait commonly found among conspiracy theorists
13. Research has found that conspiracy beliefs do not spread indiscriminately on social media, instead they tend to spread among groups and communities with _________ beliefs
14. This unchanging characteristic is a potential predisposition for belief in conspiracies
16. Research has found that the best way to approach those who believe in conspiracies is to be _________ and not dismissive.
17. This may be an underlying emotion behind the belief and spread of conspiracy theories
18. The widespread belief of conspiracies is stronger during times of ________
19. ________ ideologies shape the beliefs of conspiracy theorists

1. Conspiracy theorists seek _________ and meaning in their environment
2. The creation of this enabled the spread of conspiracy theories worldwide
3. A common phenomenon experienced by conspiracy theorists to validate their beliefs (2 words)
5. A psychological phenomenon that may occur when people who all endorse the same conspiracy theories gather together to discuss these theories. (2 words)
6. What conspiracy theorists believe they find between existing phenomena
9. This may enable one’s belief in conspiracy theories
15. Research has found that higher levels of conspiracy thinking correlate with lower levels of _________