Though the Idea May Seem Foreign to Us in the Present-Day

question 20

Essay

Though the idea may seem foreign to us in the present-day United States, what societal conditions of the late 1600s and the 1700s may have led to parents not lamenting the death of an infant?

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Definitions:

Goal Acceptance

The degree to which individuals and groups agree with and commit to achieving specific goals.

Specific Goals

Well-defined, unambiguous, and measurable objectives that are to be achieved within a set timeframe.

Difficult Goals

Targets that are challenging and hard to achieve, often requiring extra effort and determination.

Feedback

Information provided by an observer (such as a supervisor, peer, or system) regarding aspects of one's performance or behaviour.