Research on terror management theory suggests that reminding people of their own death-that is, making mortality salient-tends to
A. increase their liking of people who have different political views.
B. decrease their aggression against people who threaten their worldview.
C. decrease gender-role stereotyping.
D. increase their need to preserve their worldview.
Answer: D
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In rational-emotive therapy the therapist would take a directive role challenging clients when they make irrational statements
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Preschoolers whose parents offer suggestions, questions, and comments that help the child overcome frustration and sustain direction on a challenging task
A) are more mature when reassessed a year or two later. B) have difficulty forming friendships in the early school years. C) tend to be delayed in problem solving and planning activities. D) are more socially mature than they are cognitively mature.
Bob decided that he was a bit overweight so he created a new exercise program, something he had never tried before. Though he initially had some difficulty setting it up and sticking with it, he has consistently done his workouts for the last eight months. While it is becoming more habitual, the program is still not yet automatic for him so he reinforces himself with new music CDs each month. Bob is most likely in the _____ stage of the stages of change model.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).