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Politics > Politics-USA |
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"Tuttles Almanac" |
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23 Jan 2006 09:51:02 AM |
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Terror Management Theory |
Terror management theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_management_theory
Research has shown that people, when reminded of their own inevitable death,
will cling more strongly to their cultural worldviews. The data appears
to show that nations or persons who have experienced traumas (e.g. 9/11)
are more attracted to strong leaders who express traditional,
pro-establishment, authoritarian viewpoints. They will also be hyper-aware
of the possibility of external threats, and may be more hostile to those who
threaten them.
The theory gained media attention in the aftermath of 9/11, and after the
re-election of President George Bush in the USA, Prime Minister Tony Blair
in the UK, and John Howard in Australia.
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| User: "ouroboros rex" |
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| Title: Re: Terror Management Theory |
23 Jan 2006 12:02:00 PM |
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"Tuttle's Almanac" <Harry.Tuttle@brazil.plumbing.gov> wrote in message
news:11t9ur695dopp99@corp.supernews.com...
Terror management theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_management_theory
Research has shown that people, when reminded of their own inevitable
death,
will cling more strongly to their cultural worldviews. The data appears
to show that nations or persons who have experienced traumas (e.g. 9/11)
are more attracted to strong leaders who express traditional,
pro-establishment, authoritarian viewpoints. They will also be hyper-aware
of the possibility of external threats, and may be more hostile to those
who
threaten them.
The theory gained media attention in the aftermath of 9/11, and after the
re-election of President George Bush in the USA, Prime Minister Tony Blair
in the UK, and John Howard in Australia.
Don't forget the new right winger president in Iran.
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| User: "ISolaTEDwhaCkO" |
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| Title: Re: Terror Management Theory |
23 Jan 2006 11:23:20 AM |
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Tuttle's Almanac wrote:
Terror management theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_management_theory
Research has shown that people, when reminded of their own inevitable death,
will cling more strongly to their cultural worldviews. The data appears
to show that nations or persons who have experienced traumas (e.g. 9/11)
are more attracted to strong leaders who express traditional,
pro-establishment, authoritarian viewpoints. They will also be hyper-aware
of the possibility of external threats, and may be more hostile to those who
threaten them.
The theory gained media attention in the aftermath of 9/11, and after the
re-election of President George Bush in the USA, Prime Minister Tony Blair
in the UK, and John Howard in Australia.
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Perhaps they'll feel less frightened whrn they understand who was
behind the terror.
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