Miley has noticed that her 80 year old father has become much more religious recently. She speculates that her father has become more aware of his mortality as he has aged, and that his newfound spirituality is his way of reducing his fear of death
Miley's explanation of her father's behavior is an example of
A) mortality denial theory.
B) the mortality hypothesis.
C) terror management theory.
D) fear sublimation theory.
Answer: C
Rationale: Terror management theory is a psychological perspective asserting that the human fear of mortality motivates behavior, particularly those behaviors that preserve self-esteem and sense of belonging.
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