Asked by Kerri Lynn Eklund on May 09, 2024
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People who are reminded of their death tend to do all of the following EXCEPT which one?
A) view the ingroup more favorably
B) view religious organizations more positively
C) view the ingroup as higher in cohesion
D) view the ingroup as lower in cohesion
Ingroup
A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member.
Cohesion
The force or quality of sticking together, often used to describe unity or solidarity within groups.
- Elucidate the impact of existential dangers, including mortality awareness, on the unity and identity of groups.
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edgard guerreroMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Terror Management Theory suggests that when reminded of their death, individuals tend to have a stronger preference for their ingroup (those who share their beliefs, values, and culture) and view it as higher in cohesion. They may also view religious organizations more positively. However, they do not view the ingroup as lower in cohesion. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the impact of existential dangers, including mortality awareness, on the unity and identity of groups.