English, Japanese, and Korean Speakers Use Different Words to Describe

question 62

Multiple Choice

English, Japanese, and Korean speakers use different words to describe spatial locations such as "in," "on," and "above." What differences did researchers find with respect to how research participants from these cultures think about spatial position?

• A) Participants from all three cultures seem to think about spatial position in much the same way.
• B) Japanese research participants are the most accurate in their ability to detect alterations in the spatial location of an object.
• C) English research participants are the most accurate in their ability to detect alterations in the spatial location of an object.
• D) Korean research participants are the most accurate in their ability to detect alterations in the spatial location of an object.

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Definitions:

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of overwhelm or discomfort.

Perceptual Agnosia

A condition in which a person can see objects but cannot recognize them.

Perceptual Inversion

Perceptual Inversion describes a visual phenomenon where an image is seen as upside down or reversed in orientation due to certain manipulation or conditions.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in intensity or stimulus strength that a human can detect between two stimuli, also known as the difference threshold.