What Was the "Lockean Attitude" That Many of the American

question 10

Multiple Choice

What was the "Lockean attitude" that many of the American revolutionaries possessed?

• A) The revolutionary leaders were very bold in reaching for their goals.
• B) The revolutionaries saw the war as a necessary evil.
• C) The revolutionaries were convinced that they had divine power on their side.
• D) The revolutionaries had a more pragmatic approach to government and for dealing with Britain.
• E) The revolutionaries thought that oppressed people all over the world would come to their aid.

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Definitions:

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of innate psychological needs in the development of personal growth and psychological well-being.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently. In personal context, it refers to self-governance or the right to self-direct one's life.

Internal Motivation

The drive to act or behave in a certain way based on internal rewards or personal satisfaction rather than external pressures or rewards.

Behavioral Flexibility

The ability to adapt and adjust behavior in response to changing circumstances or environments.