What Was the Central Finding of the Studies Conducted by Landau

question 82

Multiple Choice

What was the central finding of the studies conducted by Landau et al. concerning the role of terror management in support for George W. Bush?

• A) Participants who were reminded of either their death or the September 11 attacks showed greater support for Bush.
• B) Republican participants reminded of their death showed greater support for Bush.
• C) Participants became more afraid of their mortality when they thought about the September 11 attacks.
• D) Participants were less likely to perceive Bush as a charismatic leader after being reminded of their own death.

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