The Social Scientist Who Argued That Fear and Denial of Death

question 46

Multiple Choice

The social scientist who argued that fear and denial of death are basic dynamics for everyone was

• A)Sigmund Freud.
• B)Alfred Adler.
• C)Ernest Becker.
• D)Jean Piaget.
• E)Erik Erikson.

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Definitions:

Elevated Heart Rate

A heart rate that is higher than normal, which can be a response to physical exertion, stress, illness, or other factors.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, typically resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action.

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

Corticotrophin-releasing Hormone

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland, involved in the stress response.