Studies Indicate That When People Are Reminded of Their Mortality

question 49

Multiple Choice

Studies indicate that when people are reminded of their mortality they:

• A)go to great lengths to show compassion to all human beings.
• B)become more positive toward others who support their worldview.
• C)become more negative toward others who support their worldview.
• D)are motivated to reduce their level of prejudice.

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Definitions:

Positive

In the context of economics, a situation or correlation in which an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another variable.

Normative

Pertaining to statements or norms that express values, judgments, or opinions on what should be, rather than what is.

Normative Statement

A type of statement that expresses a value judgment about what ought to be, based on personal beliefs rather than hard facts.

Normative Statement

A statement that expresses a value judgment or opinion about what ought to be, rather than what is empirically observable.