Introduction and The definition of variables of the evaluating complex interrelationships between climate change beliefs, psycho- social and demographic constructs
variables
Need for closure
Need for cognition
Uncertainty orientation
Consideration of future conse- quences
Myths of nature
Social Dominance Ori- entation, SDO
Political Affiliation
Environmentalism
Attitude towards science
Climate change beliefs
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