The Goal of Ethnosemantics Is to Understand __________

question 26

Multiple Choice

The goal of ethnosemantics is to understand __________.

• A) that reality is inherently unorganized and can be perceived in any way; thus color naming, plant classification, and time categories are completely arbitrary
• B) the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences and how members of different societies use language to organize things, events, and behaviors
• C) that languages and behavior are the same
• D) that classification systems in all societies are random

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Definitions:

Normal Accident

A concept suggesting that in complex systems, accidents are inevitable due to the intricate and tightly coupled nature of their components.

Technological Limitations

The constraints or boundaries imposed by current technology on what can be achieved or produced.

Ulterior Motives

Hidden or secret reasons behind an individual's actions or behavior, often differing from the reasons that are openly stated or observed.

Big Corporations

Large, often multinational companies with substantial market power, vast resources, and significant impact on the economy and society.