If you were to remind research participants of their mortality, you would predict, based on past research, that__________

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This question is referring to Terror Management Theory, which predicts that when people are reminded of their mortality, they will respond in ways that protect their cultural worldview and sense of self-esteem. This can manifest in various ways, such as responding negatively to those who criticize their country (A), handing out harsher penalties to those who break moral cultural traditions (B), and demonstrating increased respect for cultural icons like flags (C). Therefore, all of these options are predicted by Terror Management Theory (D).

If You Were to Remind Research Participants of Their Mortality