According to Charles Horton Cooley, How Do Most People Construct

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Charles Horton Cooley, how do most people construct the way they view themselves?

• A) We view ourselves based on how we think others view us.
• B) We view ourselves based on our own personal philosophies.
• C) We view ourselves based on the media we consume.
• D) We view ourselves based on genetically based criteria.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Divergence

The development of different languages from a single ancestral language.

Tonal Language

A language in which the pitch or tone in which a word is spoken can change its meaning, making tone an essential part of the language's phonology.

Edward Sapir

An American anthropologist and linguist known for his contributions to the study of indigenous languages in North America and his work on the relationship between language, culture, and thought.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his profound influence on modern linguistics and his critique of mass media and contemporary political discourse.