What Two Findings in the Previous Section Support Whorf's Theory

question 6

Essay

What two findings in the previous section support Whorf's theory that language affects perception and cognition?

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Successful Intelligence

A theory that defines intelligence as the integration of analytical, creative, and practical abilities to achieve success according to one's personal goals and cultural context.

Robert Sternberg

An American psychologist and psychometrician known for his theory on intelligence and creativity, as well as Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love.

Howard Gardner

An American developmental psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests people have several distinct types of intelligence.

Social

Pertaining to the relationships and interactions between individuals and groups within a society, as well as the societal structures and dynamics that influence human behavior.