The independence of belief system structure and content postulated by Rokeach's Dogmatism theory was tested using attitudes toward the Vietnam War (VW). Contrary to prediction: Dogmatism, as measured by Rokeach's Dogmatism Scale, was significantly related to VW attitudes; Ss with pro-VW attitudes (Hawks) did not differ in dogmatism from those with moderate VW attitudes, while Ss with anti-VW attitudes (Doves) were significantly less dogmatic than Hawks.
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