Terror Management Theory Proposes That Self-Esteem and Faith in a Cultural

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Terror management theory proposes that self-esteem and faith in a cultural world view shield people from the anxiety associated with their mortality.

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Definitions:

Masking Stimuli

Stimuli that interfere with the perception of other stimuli, often used in psychological experiments to test sensory detection and processing.

Sensory Adaptation

A method where sensory detectors decrease their sensitivity to unchanging stimuli over time, enabling organisms to concentrate on environmental changes.

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, helping organisms to focus on changes in their environment.