Which of the following is true of the studies that have explored terror management theory?
A. They show that reminders of death inhibit people's creativity and motivation toward personal growth.
B. They reject Ernest Becker's idea that cultural beliefs act as a buffer against the ultimate reality of people's inevitable demise.
C. They state that people endorse cultural beliefs more strongly than before when they are reminded of their death.
D. They state that older adults are more likely than younger adults to strongly defend their cultural worldview after contemplating their own death.
Answer: C
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