Levels of Conceptualization and Perceptions of Sophistication in Political Discussion

• In Event: Experiments on Networks

Brief Overview

Drawing on the levels of conceptualization typology from The American Voter, we examine the relationship between perceptions of how discussion partners think about politics and whether they are perceived as politically knowledgeable.

Authors

• Todd Makse, Florida International University

• Jennifer Lin, New College of Florida

• Anand Edward Sokhey, University of Colorado Boulder