What did anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn mean when he said that Americans are characterized by "effort optimism"?
A) It is a practice of rewarding those who lead or direct others.
B) It is the belief that all things will improve over time if you just keep hoping.
C) It is the belief that creativity and innovation are the sources of social success.
D) It is the belief that hard work is a sacred value that indicates a person is spiritually favored.
E) It is the belief that if a person works hard enough, then success will follow.
E
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