What Is the Lexical Hypothesis

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the lexical hypothesis?

• A) Important traits become embedded in a language as single words.
• B) Traits need to be interpreted or "decoded" before they can be studied.
• C) People can accurately describe their own personalities using words.
• D) An infinite number of traits can be used to model human personality.

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Definitions:

Feral

Animals or plants that have returned to a wild state after being domesticated or cultivated.

Teknonymy

A form of naming convention wherein parents are referred to by the names of their children.

Honorific

A title or word implying or expressing high status, politeness, or respect.

Ancestral Clan

A social group defined by common ancestry, often characterized by shared cultural or religious practices and a recognized common heritage.