Compared to People in Simpler Societies, People in Complex Societies

question 11

Multiple Choice

Compared to people in simpler societies, people in complex societies __________.

• A) commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals
• B) commonly have fewer terms for plants but many for animals
• C) commonly have the same number of general terms for plants, but more terms for specific plants
• D) usually have more names for specific plants, but the same number of general plant terms

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sacs

Part of the inner ear involved in balance and spatial orientation, containing fluid that moves in response to changes in head positions.

Gravity and Movement

The influence of gravitational force on the mechanical actions and behaviors of bodies, relevant in physics and human physiology.

Figure-Ground

A principle in perception that involves distinguishing a visual stimulus (the figure) from its surrounding background (the ground).

Closure

The concept in psychology where individuals seek a sense of resolution or conclusion to a psychological event or experience.