Which of the Following Events Was the Primary Cause for the Rise

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events was the primary cause for the rise of individualism between the 1700s and early 1800s?

• A)the abolition of polygyny
• B)the large-scale immigration of Asians into America
• C)the abolition of slavery
• D)the growth of commercial capitalism

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Definitions:

Personality Development

The continuous growth and evolution of an individual's personality, influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors.

Rationalization

The process of justifying behaviors or attitudes with logical, plausible explanations, often ignoring the true reasons.

Unconscious Reasons

Motivations or reasons for actions that are not within the individual's conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.