Steven recently learned that he has a rare form of terminal cancer. According to terror management theory, Steven may cope with his anxiety about death by reviewing his personal accomplishments in an effort to maintain his
A. self-concept.
B. personal identity.
C. social identity.
D. self-esteem.
Answer: D
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a. she had good social support b. she has an internal, global, and stable attributional style c. she used autogenic relaxation d. she used cognitive reappraisal
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a. a phobic disorder c. generalized anxiety disorder b. hypochondriasis d. multiple personality
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a. organizing c. accommodating b. assimilating d. transferring