The Idea That Our Language Influences How We Understand the World

question 138

Multiple Choice

The idea that our language influences how we understand the world is referred to as _____.

• A)context specificity
• B)sentence verification
• C)linguistic relativity
• D)priming

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

The motivation of individuals to pursue their own welfare, benefits, or advantages, often used as a basic assumption in economics about human behavior.

Command Economy

An economic system where the government, rather than the free market, determines what goods should be produced, how much should be produced, and the price at which goods are offered for sale.

Public Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public, often considered a guiding principle for governmental policy or action.

Capital Suppliers

Entities or individuals that provide funds or resources for businesses to invest in production, expansion, or development activities.