In the context of the motivational sources of prejudice,which of the following theories states that people shield themselves from the threat of their own death by derogating those whose challenges to their worldviews further arouse their anxiety?
A)socioemotional selectivity theory
B)terror management theory
C)drive theory
D)schemata theory

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This is a clear description of terror management theory, which posits that people use prejudice and discrimination as a means of managing the anxiety associated with their own mortality.

In the Context of the Motivational Sources of Prejudice,which of the Following