Which of the following would likely predict a harsh response to outgroup members after being exposed to a life-threatening event?
A) Terror management theory
B) System justification theory
C) Right wing authoritarianism
D) Social dominance theory

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Terror management theory suggests that reminders of mortality can lead individuals to defend their cultural worldviews more vigorously, often resulting in harsher attitudes towards outgroup members.

Which of the Following Would Likely Predict a Harsh Response