Why Is It a Good Idea for Incumbent Politicians to Campaign

Multiple Choice

Why is it a good idea for incumbent politicians to campaign for maintaining the safety and security of their countries?

A) because it allows people to maintain balance
B) because people are motivated to maintain the status quo, particularly when their own mortalities are made salient
C) because it helps people justify their efforts
D) because it facilitates self-perception processes, particularly when their own mortalities are made salient