Jost and Colleagues Argue That Political Conservatism Is a Form

question 42

Multiple Choice

Jost and colleagues argue that political conservatism is a form of motivated cognition that helps people ward off anxieties about change.Which attitude function does this represent?

• A) ego-defensive
• B) value-expressive
• C) utilitarian
• D) knowledge

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Hallucinations involve perceiving something that does not actually exist, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't there.

Cultural Influence

Cultural influence refers to how culture shapes individuals' beliefs, behaviors, values, and norms within a society.

Drug Use

Drug use involves the consumption of substances which can alter the physical and mental state of an individual, and may include both legal and illegal substances.

Glamorization

The process of making something appear more desirable, exciting, or attractive than it actually is, often through idealized or romanticized portrayal.