Terror-Management Theory Emphasizes That Anxiety Is Triggered by an Awareness

question 214

Multiple Choice

Terror-management theory emphasizes that anxiety is triggered by an awareness of one's

• A) impending death.
• B) erogenous zones.
• C) fixations.
• D) Oedipus complex.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Depression

An emotional health issue characterized by a sustained state of depression or an absence of motivation in pursuits, significantly hindering daily operations.

Manic Episodes

Periods of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often seen in bipolar disorder, characterized by impulsivity and rapid thought processes.

Schizophrenia

An intense psychological illness manifested by warped reasoning, insight, affect, speech, self-awareness, and conduct.