Political attitudes linked to startle reflexes

Not Exactly Rocket Science
By Ed Yong
Sep 18, 2008 11:00 PMNov 5, 2019 2:10 AM

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When we're suddenly confronted with a shocking image, our skin becomes moist and we blink strongly. These actions are automatic and unintentional; they happen without conscious thought. So it may come as a surprise that they can also predict some of our most seemingly considered beliefs - our political attitudes.

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