The Protestant Ethic, an Important Aspect of European American Identity

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Protestant ethic, an important aspect of European American identity, refers to:

• A)The idea that the environment is central to their religious beliefs and practices.
• B)The belief in taking care of parents and demonstrating unquestioning respect for them.
• C)The idea that working hard promotes material gain and builds self-worth.
• D)The emphasis on the nuclear family rather than the extended family as the primary family unit.

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Definitions:

Stable Attributions

The perception that an individual's behavior is due to fixed, unchanging factors.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or another's behavior to external factors or situations.

Internal Factors

The influences that originate within an individual or entity, affecting its behavior, decisions, and performance.

External Factors

Elements outside an individual or organization that can influence its performance or outcomes.