Which of the Following Wrote, an Inquiry into the Nature

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following wrote, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations?

• A) Locke
• B) Hobbes
• C) Adam Smith
• D) Beccaria
• E) Voltaire

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Definitions:

Externality Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals attribute their own behavior to external factors and circumstances beyond their control.

Homeostasis

The regulatory process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where providing excessive external rewards for an already internally rewarding activity leads to a decrease in intrinsic motivation.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon in which rewarding a person for performing an activity actually decreases their intrinsic motivation to perform that activity.