In the Mayan Yucatec Language, All Nouns Are Accompanied by a Term

question 120

Multiple Choice

In the Mayan Yucatec language, all nouns are accompanied by a term specifying the material of which an object is made (Lucy, 2005) . Members of this culture appear to pay more attention to what an object is made of than to its overall shape; English speakers, by contrast, focus on an object's overall shape. This finding:

• A)contradicts Benjamin Whorf's argument.
• B)refutes the linguistic relativity hypothesis.
• C)supports the linguistic relativity hypothesis.
• D)is irrelevant to the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Rubbing

A physical behavior involving repeated application of pressure or friction onto the surface of an object or body part, often for sensory feedback or relief.

Sticks

Typically refers to long, slender pieces of wood, but in educational or behavioral contexts, might be part of a reward or motivational system.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used to encourage desired behaviors by offering rewards or positive outcomes when those behaviors are exhibited.

Shaping

The process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior, gradually guiding an individual towards the target behavior.