Greenberg (2008) argues that, to manage their fear of death and feel that their lives are not in vain, people seek to pursue self-esteem by meeting the standards of their society. This is known as

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This is because the concept of managing fear of death and seeking self-esteem through meeting societal standards aligns with the terror management theory. Collective narcissism refers to the belief that one's own group is superior to others, defensive pessimism is a strategy for dealing with anxiety, and the false consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs and behaviors.

Greenberg (2008) Argues That, to Manage Their Fear of Death