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Why Does Anxiety About Our Own Mortality Predict Aggression and Prejudice

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Why does anxiety about our own mortality predict aggression and prejudice toward out-group individuals?


Definitions:

Amnesic Individuals

Persons who suffer from amnesia, a condition characterized by the inability to recall information that is stored in memory.

Recognition Task

A type of cognitive task where individuals are asked to identify previously learned or seen information from a set of options.

Memories Retrieved

The process of recalling or bringing back stored information from the past into conscious awareness.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, crucial for the formation of new memories and associated with learning and emotions.

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