Max Weber Coined the Term _____ to Denote the Tendency

question 15

Multiple Choice

Max Weber coined the term _____ to denote the tendency on the part of Protestants to work hard and accumulate wealth.

• A) Protestant work ethic
• B) Protestant belief system
• C) Protestant devotion
• D) Protestant morale

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" phenomenon.

Self-fulfilling Prophesy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where logical, acceptable explanations are given for behaviors that are actually driven by subconscious motives.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to tell stories about ambiguous pictures, aimed at uncovering their underlying thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.