A twenty-five year old man refuses to visit his grandmother who is seriously ill and near death.Which theory best explains his reluctance to visit?

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The terror management theory suggests that individuals may avoid confronting death and dying-related situations as a way to cope with their own mortality. This may explain the man's reluctance to visit his grandmother who is seriously ill and close to death.

A Twenty-Five Year Old Man Refuses to Visit His Grandmother