[Solved] The central thesis of the Oration on the Dignity of Man was A)man's dignity comes from the fact that God loved man so intensely that he became human and died for his sins. B)a challenge to Papal authority after the disastrous 14th century. C)a defense of republican government against the threat posed by the condottieri. D)that God gave man the freedom to shape his own being. E)that the human body was beautiful and should be portrayed in its natural state: nude. Self-determination: The process by which a person controls their own life. High Achievers: Individuals who show a strong desire to accomplish significant tasks, mastering complex subjects or achieving high standards. Self-determination Theory: A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering well-being and growth. Motivation: The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.