In Some Parts of the World, Language Is Itself Thought

question 79

Multiple Choice

In some parts of the world, language is itself thought of as a social institution, often with political importance. Which of the following countries best exemplifies the above statement?

• A) Australia
• B) United States
• C) France
• D) Mexico
• E) Switzerland

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Definitions:

Motivation Components

The various elements that drive an individual's behavior towards achieving specific goals, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

Lower-order Need

Basic physiological and safety needs that individuals seek to fulfill before addressing more complex desires or psychological aspects.

Higher-order Need

Advanced psychological needs that go beyond basic physical requirements, such as social belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Maslow's Needs

A hierarchy of human needs proposed by Abraham Maslow that describes motivational factors from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.