The first was a low tolerance for ambiguity. Those with this trait struggle to handle stories or situations that not completely clear. In other words, they find it hard to handle "shades of gray". This can lead them to feel anxious when situations become complex or random. Conspiracy theories remove this ambiguity by offering simple narratives.

The second factor related to the participant's sense of injustice. People who see the world as inherently unjust often exhibit cynicism and sometime paranoia which can lead them to endorse conspiracy theories. The belief that there is someone out there creating this state of injustice helps make sense of complex or random events.
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"Furthermore, they exhibit an authoritarian mindset, characterized by an intolerance for ambiguity."