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:

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