The Belief That Hard Work, Thrift, and Humility Would Result

question 142

Multiple Choice

The belief that hard work, thrift, and humility would result in "grace" in God's kingdom is central to which of the following concepts?

• A) the sociological imagination
• B) patriarchy
• C) the Protestant ethic
• D) Verstehen

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Definitions:

Cue

A signal or stimulus that triggers a specific response or action, often used in behavior and perception.

Drive

An internal state that motivates an individual to satisfy needs or achieve goals.

Response

In the feedback loop, the impact the message had on the receiver’s knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors during the communication process.

Reinforcement

In a psychological context, a strategy to encourage or strengthen a desired behavior by providing a positive or negative stimulus after the behavior occurs.