What Might We Expect to Be a Possible Motivation for Human

question 13

Multiple Choice

What might we expect to be a possible motivation for human beings to eventually colonize other star systems?

• A) the rapid rise of the human population
• B) depletion of natural resources
• C) natural curiosity
• D) all of the above might be motivators

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Definitions:

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended to achieve a goal.

Incremental Theorist

A person who believes that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, practice, and dedication.

Entity Theorist

A person who believes that personal attributes such as intelligence or talent are fixed traits rather than qualities that can be developed.

Traits

Enduring and distinct characteristics of an individual's personality that are consistent across different situations and time.