Even Though the West Was Often Depicted in Popular Literature

question 21

Multiple Choice

Even though the West was often depicted in popular literature of the early nineteenth century as a violent place, in the minds of many Americans it also symbolized the nation's core value. That value was

• A) materialism.
• B) idealism.
• C) communalism.
• D) freedom.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives given by external sources, such as money, grades, or praise, that motivate people to engage in certain behaviors.

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists who study how we perceive, think, and solve problems, emphasizing the importance of mental processes in understanding behavior.

Autonomic Nervous

Refers to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.