Terror Management Theory Asserts That Much of Our Behavior Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Terror management theory asserts that much of our behavior is motivated by our needs

• A)to defend our worldview and preserve our self-esteem.
• B)to defend our worldview and reduce mortality salience.
• C)for self-preservation and to preserve our self-esteem.
• D)for self-preservation and to reduce mortality salience.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing steroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone, which regulate metabolism and stress.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.

Muscle Contractions

The process whereby muscle fibers shorten or lengthen to produce movement or maintain posture as a response to stimulation by nerve impulses.

Dependent Variable

The variable that is being measured in an experiment or study to see if it is affected by changes in another variable.