According to terror management theory,people are most likely to focus on protecting their health when:

A) thoughts of death are in direct conscious awareness.
B) thoughts of death are active but outside of conscious awareness.
C) the people are in a positive mood.
D) the people perceive a threat to their self-esteem.

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Tyron Digbick · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  According to terror management theory, when thoughts of death are in direct conscious awareness, people are more likely to focus on protecting their health as a way to manage their existential anxiety and fear of mortality. This can lead to health behaviors such as exercising, eating healthily, and seeking medical care.

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