While the 2016 presidential election campaign was sadly divisive, it also provided a surprisingly clear window into the drivers of human behavior.
Here are five important things we can learn about ourselves from how this election unfolded.
1. Basic Human Perceptions Drive Most of Our Voting Behavior
Contrary to conventional wisdom, our willingness to vote for Clinton, Trump, or any other candidate for president does not derive primarily from their specific policy positions or qualifications.