"In summary, the present results mirror the results obtained in adult samples, with similar relationships of more or less equal magnitude between cognitive abilities and ideological attitudes, and with even stronger relationships for emotional abilities," the researchers wrote.

"The very concept of ideological attitudes' almost necessitates that its developmental roots go back in time. Many people are committed to politics, but in reflecting on the political' they do not always think in terms of specific policy issues.

Ideological attitudes, after all, have a different compass, one that aligns with values and norms. Such values and norms likely develop at younger ages and are amenable to socialization, making people responsive to specific ideological attitudes."

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And... as one can tell around here, this correlation of Authoritarian leanings in any direction leads to weaker cognitive and emotional abilities.