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:

Cortical Neurons

Specialized cells in the brain's cortex involved in processing information and executing complex functions.

Dreams

Mental experiences that occur during sleep, featuring imagery, thoughts, and emotions.

Waking

The state of being awake, characterized by consciousness, awareness, and engagement with the environment.

Dissociation Theory

A psychological theory that explains a disconnection between a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity.