Which Term Is Used to Describe the Extinction of Languages

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which term is used to describe the extinction of languages that have very few speakers?

• A) linguistic shift
• B) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
• C) language loss
• D) historical linguistics

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depressive disorders by altering the chemicals in the brain associated with mood regulation.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing a wide range of bodily and psychological functions.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Psychotropic Medication

Psychotropic medication is a type of drug prescribed to treat, manage, or alleviate symptoms of mental health disorders by affecting brain chemistry.