In a Study on Mortality Salience,one Group of Students with Christian

question 87

Multiple Choice

In a study on mortality salience,one group of students with Christian beliefs was made highly aware of their mortality by writing about what will happen to them when they die.In the control group,similar students completed a questionnaire that did not mention death.Researchers found that

• A) students in the mortality salience condition experienced a rebound effect of higher self-esteem than students in the control group.
• B) students in the mortality salience condition rated everyone unfavorably because of their depressed mood.
• C) students in the mortality salience condition rated more favorably someone who validated their views than someone who did not.
• D) students in the mortality salience condition became self-critical rather than self-enhancing.

---

Definitions:

Counter-Revenge

Actions or strategies designed to neutralize or respond to acts of revenge, aiming to de-escalate a conflict.

Revenge

A form of retaliation against someone for wrongs perceived by the avenger.

Making Amends

The act of trying to correct wrongs one has committed, often involving apologies and actions to repair harm.

Effective Apology

An apology that acknowledges wrongdoing, expresses regret, and takes responsibility for one's actions, aiming to repair harm and rebuild trust.