The Best Estimate of the Number of Languages Spoken in Sub-Saharan

question 14

Multiple Choice

The best estimate of the number of languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is:

• A) 10
• B) 200 to 300
• C) less than 200
• D) about 100
• E) over 800

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept where behavior is driven by the desire to seek pleasure and avoid pain, primarily associated with the id aspect of personality.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted thoughts or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Anxiety-Arousing Thoughts

Internal cognitions or thoughts that trigger or increase feelings of anxiety, fear, or unease.