Miles Is Growing Up in a Culture Whose Language Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Miles is growing up in a culture whose language is rich with mental state terms. Aini is growing up in a culture with far fewer words that express mental states. What does research suggest about Miles' and Aini's reasoning about psychological events?

• A)Research suggests that Miles will have a more advanced understanding of mental states than Aini.
• B)Research suggests that Aini will have a more advanced understanding of mental states than Miles.
• C)Research suggests that Miles and Aini will reason about mental states in a similar manner.
• D)A clear relationship between the number of mental terms a language contains and psychological reasoning has not been established.

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Definitions:

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Actions or habits that undermine one's own success or well-being, often due to negative self-beliefs.

Short-Term Goals

Objectives set to be achieved in the near future, often serving as stepping stones towards long-term goals.

Long-Term Goals

Objectives or targets that are planned to be achieved over an extended period, typically months or years into the future.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that assesses an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior and provides strategies, or processes of change to guide the individual.