The experience of shock immediately after experiencing terror would be characterized by TMT theorists as a(n) __________ reaction to terror.

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TMT (Terror Management Theory) posits that when people are directly reminded of their mortality, they experience immediate, proximal defenses such as suppression or denial to manage the terror. This is in contrast to distal defenses, which are more abstract and involve upholding cultural worldviews or self-esteem.

The Experience of Shock Immediately After Experiencing Terror Would Be