Following a mass shooting event, most people are confronted with the reality that their safety cannot be guaranteed, and that their own death at any moment is quite possible. According to terror management theory, which individual below will feel the least anxious in response to this sort of confrontation?

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Terror management theory suggests that self-esteem serves as a buffer against death anxiety. Emanuel, who just received positive feedback about his ACT score, would likely experience a boost in self-esteem, making him feel less anxious in response to the confrontation with mortality.

Following a Mass Shooting Event, Most People Are Confronted with the Reality