Caught in the Loop: Basic Psychological Need Frustration and Conspiracy Mentality in Adolescence

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• The study examines how frustration of basic psychological needs affects conspiracy beliefs in adolescents.
• Survey on psychological needs and conspiracy beliefs among adolescents
• Analysis of the relationship between autonomy and conspiracy mentality
• Increased need frustration correlates with a higher conspiracy mentality
• Providing autonomy opportunities may reduce conspiracy beliefs among adolescents

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