One of the Fundamental Reasons Why Language and Cognition Are

question 67

Multiple Choice

One of the fundamental reasons why language and cognition are linked is because:

• A) language involves the use of the brain.
• B) we tend to perceive and think about things in linguistic categories.
• C) learning a variety of languages has been shown to make you smarter.
• D) prelinguistic communication does not include cognition.

---

Definitions:

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing how they think, feel, and behave.

Erikson's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of psychosocial development throughout a person's life.

Psychosocial Development

Erickson's theory describing how individuals' social relationships and understanding of self evolve across the lifespan.

Middle Adulthood

A developmental stage typically occurring between ages 40 and 65, marked by stability, maturity, and increased responsibility.