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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