Greg Has Just Stopped His Car to Allow a Funeral

question 98

Multiple Choice

Greg has just stopped his car to allow a funeral procession to pass by.The cars in the procession all have stickers from his alma mater and are similar to the car he is driving.At this point he realizes that he too will certainly die at some point.Based on the concept of terror management which of the following is Greg likely to do next?

• A)Buy funeral insurance
• B)Commit suicide
• C)Reconfirm his belief in supernatural powers
• D)Begin to eat healthier
• E)Become an atheist

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