People who are prone to questioning their belief system tend to have reduced levels of self-esteem after being reminded of death, finds a new study based on terror management theory, which holds that humans’ awareness of their own mortality is a strong motivator for many behaviors.

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People who are prone to questioning their belief system tend to have reduced levels of self-esteem after being reminded of death, finds a new study based on terror management theory, which holds that humans’ awareness of their own mortality is a strong motivator for many behaviors.