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Research Has Found a Neurological Basis for Our Fear of Death

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Research has found a neurological basis for our fear of death. In a study of men, all but which of the following brain areas showed heightened activity when they were asked questions about death and dying?


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Self-Affirming Thinking

Involves positive self-talk and affirmations that bolster an individual's confidence and self-esteem, countering negative thoughts and beliefs.

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of total acceptance and support towards another person, regardless of their actions or feelings.

Big Five Personality Factors

A model that identifies five key dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals in that population.

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