At the Forefront of Political Psychology: Essays in Honor of John L. Sullivan - At the Forefront of Political Psychology: Essays in Honor of John L. Sullivan -

: A Tribute to the Legacy of John L. Sullivan John L. Sullivan: A Life in Political Psychology Overview of Contributions Notes References I: The Sullivan Legacy in Tolerance Research : Unraveling the Complexities of Tolerance The Persisting Challenge of Political Intolerance Reclaiming Citizenship The Empirical Foundations of Tolerance Conclusion Notes References : Authoritarianism, Threat, and Intolerance The Conceptualization of Authoritarianism Social Conformity/Autonomy and Intolerance Authoritarianism and Threat Authoritarianism and Intolerance in Contemporary US Politics Data and Measures Analysis Conclusions Appendix Notes References : Putting Groups Back into the Study of Political Intolerance The Conventional Least-Liked Technology Adding Groups to the Model Data and Measures Dependent Variable: Political Tolerance Independent Variables Other Perceived Attributes of the Group Emotional Engagement with the Group Knowing a Group Member Inter-Group Variance in Political Tolerance Investigating Inter-group Variation in the Determinants of Tolerance Testing a Multilevel Level Model of Group Influence Discussion and Concluding Comments Acknowledgments Appendix A: Survey Details, Freedom and Tolerance Surveys Appendix B: The Distributions of the Variables Notes References : The Promise of Adopting an Emotional Approach to Understanding and Reducing Political Intolerance The Contributions of John L. Sullivan: Illuminating Political Intolerance New Applications of Emotions Research into the Study of Political Intolerance The Driving Role of Discrete Emotions in Political Intolerance Emotion Regulation as an Intolerance-Reducing Intervention Summary and Discussion: A Tolerant Society Is an Emotion-Regulated Society References : Tolerance and Threat Revisited: The Dynamics of Political Tolerance Under Persistent Terrorism Context and Threat in Political Tolerance Studies Terrorism, Perceptions of Threat, and Tolerance: Hypotheses Measures and Methods Method Measures Analysis Terrorism and Subjective Threat Perceptions Terrorism, Subjective Threat Perceptions, and Political Tolerance Conclusions Appendix Notes References : Ethnic and Religious Tolerance in Poland through the Lens of the Sullivan et al. Framework (Re)conceptualizing Tolerance Ethnic and Religious Tolerance in Poland: My Work to Date A Modified Framework for the Study of Ethnic and Religious Tolerance My Findings to Date Concerning the Sources of Ethnic and Religious Tolerance in Poland Tolerance of National and Ethnic Minorities' Rights Protected in the 2005 Law on National and Ethnic Minorities Psychological Predictors Economic Threat Interpersonal Contact with National and Ethnic Minorities Socio-demographic and Political Controls Conditional Effects of Opinions about Cultural Diversity and Religiosity Overview of Analytical Strategy Tolerance of National and Ethnic Minorities' Rights Sources of Tolerance of National and Ethnic Minorities' Rights Conditional Effects of Opinions about Cultural Diversity and Religiosity Discussion and Conclusions Appendix: Measures Notes References : Appreciating Madison’s Democracy: Perceived Homogeneity, Tolerance, and Support for Democratic Processes The Impacts of Perceived Heterogeneity Heterogeneous Interests and the Need for Tolerance Heterogeneous Interests and Appreciation of Democratic Processes Political Tolerance and Support for Democratic Processes Methods Perceived Homogeneity and Its Effects The Impact of Perceived Homogeneity Robustness Check The Relationship between Political Tolerance and Stealth Democracy Attitudes Conclusion Notes References : Terror and Tolerance: The Challenge of Inclusion of Muslims in Western Europe Hypotheses Immediate vs. Extended Responses to Terror Attacks Ex ante or Ex Post?Data Empirical Results The Main Finding Counter Explanations Compositional Differences Social Desirability Constraints Polarization Generalizability and Scale Discussion Conceptual vs. Operational Replication Experimental vs. Observational Liberal Democracy Notes References II: The Sullivan Legacy in Belief-Systems Research : Ideology in American Public Opinion, 1980–2004: The Changing Role of Individual Differences Background Sophistication and Reliance on the Liberal-Conservative Continuum Alternative Perspectives on Mass Ideology Resolving the Differences Environmental Effects on Ideological Thinking?Objectives, Methodology, and Data The Basic Questions Methodological Strategy Data Empirical Results WMDS Point Configurations Variability in Dimension Weights Did Polarization Produce Sophistication?Conclusions Notes References : Basic Human Values and Political Judgment: A Broader Approach The Limits of Core Political Values The Promise of Basic Human Values Basic Human Values and Political Judgment Data and Measures Statistical and Substantive Results Conclusion and Implications Measurement Appendix Universalism Items Conservation Items Notes References : A Closer Look at the Ideological Structuring of Political Attitudes Considerations When Studying Mass Belief Systems Ideology beyond Right vs. Left Findings May Be Contingent on Measurement Practices Contextual Variation in the Nature and Correlates of Political Psychology Constructs Putting It All Together: Reconsidering the Origins and Structure of Political Ideology Menu-Independent and Menu-Dependent Influences of Needs for Security and Certainty Implications for Attitude Structure Conclusion Notes References III: Sullivan as Mentor : The Sullivan Effect Intellectual Influences A Rebuttal to the Claim of Ideological Bankruptcy The Group-Centric Nature of Public Opinion The Influence of the Information Environment The Benefits of Comparative Analysis On a Personal Note Note References : Shaping the Future of Political Psychology, One Person at a Time Functions of Academic Mentors Professional Support Socio-emotional Support Role Model Conclusion References : John L. Sullivan: Master Mentor The Power of We A Focus on the Public Good A Model Citizen Teaching Matters Sincere Service Tea and Tulips : John L. Sullivan’s Pillars of Wisdom and How They Influenced a Young Scholar Sullivan's 1st Aphorism: Research is Fun Sullivan's 2nd Aphorism: Distinguish between Taking Your Work Seriously and Taking Yourself Seriously Sullivan's 3rd Aphorism: Be Generous and Flexible with Co-authors Sullivan's 4th Aphorism: It Is More Important to Be Right than to Satisfy Reviewers Sullivan's 5th Aphorism: Trashing Other People's Work Does Not Make You Clever Sullivan's 6th Aphorism: Take Teaching Seriously Sullivan's 7th Aphorism: Have a Hinterland Conclusion References : John L. Sullivan: Mentoring by Example Making People Comfortable in a Community of Scholars Scholarly Rights and Responsibilities Teaching People to Learn by Doing Note References IV: Coda : Reflections on a Life in Political Psychology Origins of Political Psychology at the University of Minnesota The Village Approach References