According to Terror Management Theory, Even a Casual Reference to Death

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to Terror Management Theory, even a casual reference to death tends to

• A) increase our aggression.
• B) make people unable to manage exaggerated fears such as phobias.
• C) increase people's defenses of their beliefs.
• D) lessen our ability to face terror.

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Definitions:

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge and recognition of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Emotional Reactions

Human responses to internal or external events characterized by intense feelings, which can influence thoughts and behavior.

Ought-Actual Discrepancy

The gap between an individual's perception of their current state (actual) and how they think they should be (ought), which can lead to emotional distress.

Self-Awareness

Being aware of one's personal attributes, sentiments, driving forces, and objectives.