As described in the textbook, in the late 1500s a Hungarian nobleman named Count Zrinyi was attacked at his small castle by a force of almost 100,000 men. Zrini had no chance of survival in the face of this attack. In the moments before he was killed, however, instead of attempting to flee for his life or fight against the enemy, he put on his finest attire, hung a heavy gold chain around his neck, and stuffed his pockets full of gold coins. He then flung open the doors of the castle and charged into a suicide death. This story is used in the textbook to make the point that ____.
A) many people believe in an afterlife
B) people often become delusional when under high levels of stress
C) many people care strongly about self-presentation
D) most people have a hard time accepting their own mortality

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The story of Count Zrinyi is used to illustrate the idea that some individuals place great emphasis on their self-presentation and may prioritize it over their own survival. Zrinyi's decision to put on his finest clothes and adorn himself with gold before charging into battle suggests that he may have cared more about how he appeared in death than about prolonging his own life.

As Described in the Textbook, in the Late 1500s a Hungarian