In Many Parts of the World, Language Is Itself Thought

question 56

Multiple Choice

In many 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

---

Definitions:

Lifespan Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines human development, growth, and change across the entire lifespan, from birth to death.

Replication

Repeating a study, usually using different participants, perhaps of another age, socioeconomic status (SES), or culture.

Human Development

The multidisciplinary study of how people grow and change throughout their lives, encompassing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions.

Ecological-systems Perspective

A theoretical framework in psychology that emphasizes the varying systems of the environment and their impact on individual development, originally developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner.