According to research presented in the text, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the most typical responses by U. S. citizens were to ________ their support for President Bush and to spend ______ money on luxury goods.

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In a study that examined how thoughts about the 9/11 terrorist attack affected Americans' attitudes about President George W. Bush, researchers found that reminding people about their own mortality or refreshing their memories about the 9/11 disaster increased their support for the president and his antiterrorist policies. Additionally, research suggests that we tend to become more materialistic following disasters. Conspicuous consumption-buying wanted things that enhance our status-may help us cope with the uncertainty about when our lives might end.
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According to Research Presented in the Text, After the 9/11