You Are Having a Conversation with Your Psychology Professor and He

question 172

Multiple Choice

You are having a conversation with your psychology professor and he proposes that your language determines the nature of your thought. Which of the following theorists would MOST likely agree with his assertions?

• A)Benjamin Whorf
• B)B. F. Skinner
• C)Steven Pinker
• D)Noam Chomsky

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Definitions:

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted to prevent new monopolies from forming and promote competition by prohibiting agreements, practices, or mergers that restrain trade or reduce competition.

Conspiracy

An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or to accomplish a legal end through illegal actions.

Price-Fixing

An illegal agreement between parties to sell a product at a set price, limiting competition and manipulating the market.

Monopoly Structure

A market structure characterized by a single seller offering a unique product or service with no close substitutes and significant barriers to entry for potential rivals.