At the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century, Many Anthropologists and Linguists

question 28

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, many anthropologists and linguists have become involved in projects ______ languages with small numbers of native speakers.

• A) reviving
• B) absolving
• C) curating
• D) mimicking

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Removal

The act of taking away or eliminating something from a particular place or context.

Event

An event or incident, particularly one that is significant.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.