Which of the Following Statements About Language and Emotional Descriptions

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about language and emotional descriptions is true?

• A) All languages have at least 20 different emotion words.
• B) All languages include a word for fear.
• C) All languages distinguish between the emotions of sorrow and anger.
• D) If an emotion word has no equivalent in English, English-speaking people are unable to feel that emotion.
• E) If an emotion word has no equivalent in English, it is likely that English-speaking people will experience that emotion differently.

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Definitions:

Objective Side

Refers to the aspect of an issue or situation that can be quantifiably measured or verifiably observed, as opposed to subjective perceptions.

Lev Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist best known for his theories on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory of learning.

Innate Characteristics

Refers to traits or qualities that are present in an individual at birth, not acquired or learned.

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