# In fact, prior studies have consistently shown that exposure to disagreement has positive effects on# cognitive reflection at individual level, which in turn enhances sophistication of opinion, issue involvement,# and participation.



Makes sense to me. When I get angry about something I'm more likely to think through andmarshal my thoughts and arguments better than I am when the discussion is more pleasant(we agree to disagree as one example) and does not raise my ire.
Likely I am not alone in this.

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