The Psychology of Ernest Becker and Terror Management Theory   [Archived Catalog]
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EHP 2048 - The Psychology of Ernest Becker and Terror Management Theory


Ernest Becker was a visionary scholar whose scholarship, particularly that on death, meaning, and culture, greatly impacted existential-humanistic psychology. The development of Terror Management Theory (TMT) as an experimental social psychology was derived largely from Becker's ideas. This course begins with a focus on the essential writing of Ernest Becker and his influence on existential-humanistic psychology. Next, the course delves into an overview of Terror Management Theory. Students are encouraged to consider applications and critiques of Becker's work and TMT, including critiquing TMT from Becker's own writing. 3 credit(s)