What Is One Likely Reason Why Trauma and Near-Death Experiences

question 126

Multiple Choice

What is one likely reason why trauma and near-death experiences might cause some people to have positive outcomes?

• A) Such experiences make one less dependent on other people.
• B) These events can prompt one to focus less on trivial aspects of life and more on fundamental goals.
• C) These events reveal that self-esteem is not really necessary or important.
• D) Such experiences usually evoke challenge, rather than threat responses in individuals.

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Definitions:

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A principle suggesting that one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed to explain something.

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