The Enlightenment Led to the Theory That Government Is Based

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Enlightenment led to the theory that government is based on ______.

• A) an ethical concern for the common good
• B) the divine right to govern
• C) a social contract
• D) tradition and custom
• E) a natural order

---

Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A psychological phenomenon where a belief or expectation, whether correct or not, influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to become a reality.

Halo Effect

is a cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait leads to the unjustified favorable evaluation of other unrelated traits.

Overweighing

The tendency to give disproportionately heavy weight to a specific fact or piece of information when making decisions or assessments.

Negative Information

Data or feedback that reflects unfavorably on a person, situation, or entity, often resulting in adverse perceptions or outcomes.