Attempts by Linguists and Activists to Preserve or Revive Languages

question 50

Multiple Choice

Attempts by linguists and activists to preserve or revive languages with few native speakers that appear to be on the verge of extinction are called

• A) Linguistic relativity.
• B) Language revitalization.
• C) Pidginization.
• D) Creolization.

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Definitions:

Chemical Activity

The measure of the reactivity level of a chemical substance when it undergoes a chemical reaction.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A treatment procedure for depression and certain other disorders in which an electromagnetic coil, which is placed on or above a person’s head, sends a current into the person’s brain.

Electromagnetic Coil

A coil used to generate a magnetic field when electricity is passed through it, often used in scientific and industrial applications.

Brain Stimulation

Therapeutic techniques using electrical impulses or magnetic fields to directly or indirectly stimulate specific areas of the brain to treat neurological or psychiatric conditions.