The Desire to Differentiate Yourself from Others by Emphasizing Your

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Multiple Choice

The desire to differentiate yourself from others by emphasizing your unique values and traits is most common among those who value

• A) gender typing.
• B) collectivism.
• C) respect for the elderly.
• D) individualism.

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Definitions:

Language Acquisition Device

A hypothetical mechanism in the brain that Noam Chomsky proposed allows humans to acquire language naturally.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his theory of generative grammar.

Biological Propensity

Biological propensity involves the natural inclination or tendency within individuals due to genetic, hormonal, or neurophysiological factors to exhibit certain behaviors or to develop certain conditions.

Linguistic Relativity

The hypothesis that the structure of a language influences its speakers' world view or cognition.