People tend to exaggerate the immorality of their political opponents
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People overestimate their political opponents' acceptance of basic moral wrongs, fueling partisan divides. Correcting this misperception reduces hostility and encourages more willingness to engage across political lines.
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Original Title: People tend to exaggerate the immorality of their political opponents, suggest 8 studies in the US. This tendency to exaggerate the immorality of political opponents was observed not only in discussions of hot political topics but also regarding fundamental moral values.