According to Veblen, the Abolition of __________ Can Make a Society

question 49

Short Answer

According to Veblen, the abolition of __________ can make a society one in which even the elite start to shun ostensibly wasteful leisure.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an individual's internal desires to perform a task for its own sake, because it is interesting or enjoyable.

External Incentive

A motivation or stimulus originating from outside an individual that influences their behavior or actions.

Behavioral Change

Modifications or transformations in human actions or reactions due to various factors such as learning, therapy, or life experiences.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; often used in behavior modification and conditioning.