Think Back to the "Language" Chapter in Your Text

question 64

Multiple Choice

Think back to the "Language" chapter in your text. With which of the following statements might Benjamin Whorf agree most readily?

• A) The emotion terms in a language have little do with the emotional experience of speakers of that language.
• B) The emotion terms in a language determine the emotional experience of speakers of that language.
• C) The emotion terms in a language influence the ease with which speakers of that language can communicate emotional experience.
• D) Universal emotional experiences determine the emotion terms present in a language.

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Definitions:

Diversity Training

A training program aimed at increasing participants' cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to help create a more inclusive work environment.

Multicultural Organization

An organization that values and utilizes the diverse cultural backgrounds of its members, often reflecting a wide variety of perspectives and practices.

Foreign Language

A language used by individuals who are not native speakers, often learned for the purposes of communication in areas where the native language is different.

Informal Networks

The unofficial relationships and channels of communication that exist within an organization, allowing for information flow outside formal organizational structures.