The Position That Language Not Only Influences but Determines What

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Multiple Choice

The position that language not only influences but determines what we are capable of thinking is known as the:

• A) triarchic theory.
• B) comparative theory.
• C) linguistic relativity hypothesis.
• D) theory of linguistic determinism.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we experience discomfort (dissonance) when our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions balance out over time, influencing feelings and behaviors.

Depth-Of-Processing Theory

This theory posits that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects long-term memory retention; deeper levels of analysis produce more durable memory traces.

Facial Expressions

The movements and expressions made by the face that communicate emotional states or reactions.