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Research on terror management theory has shown that increased mortality salience leads to all of the following except:

Correct answer: D. reduced respect for cultural icons

  • A. increased striving for self-esteem
  • B. more stereotypic thinking about minorities
  • C. more aggressive behavior toward people with opposing views
  • D. reduced respect for cultural icons

Explanation

Mortality salience usually strengthens self-esteem efforts, stereotypic judgments, aggression toward worldview opponents, and defense of cultural symbols. It does not generally reduce respect for cultural icons, making that the exception.

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