Using the Criteria of Meaningfulness, Displacement, and Productivity, ________

question 7

Multiple Choice

Using the criteria of meaningfulness, displacement, and productivity, ________.

• A) only mammals and birds have their own language
• B) only other mammals have their own language
• C) only humans have their own language
• D) most other species have their own language

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Definitions:

Social

This term pertains to the relationships, interactions, and structures within groups of people and societies, shaping and being shaped by human behaviors and institutions.

Postmodern Social Theory

A theoretical perspective that challenges modernist ideas, emphasizing the role of power, social constructs, and the subjectivity of knowledge, often questioning universal truths and narratives.

Sociological Thought

The body of ideas and theories that arise from examining societal structures, processes, and problems through a sociological lens.

Michel Foucault

A French philosopher and social theorist renowned for his influence on a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, critical theory, and the study of power relations and identity.