The term "cognitive closure" refers to "the need for certainty" and occurs when an individual needs to be sure of something before they commit themselves to it with the individual feeling compelled to research the topic at hand and feel confident that they know everything about it. The term was invented by psychologist Arie Kruglanski's during his Duck Hunt study which proved that when people feel independent, they are less likely to side with a group and mob mentality, but when people feel weak...
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