Current Beliefs About Thought and Language Can Be Summarized by Saying

question 147

Multiple Choice

Current beliefs about thought and language can be summarized by saying that

• A)the language we speak completely determines how we think.
• B)the way we are trained as children controls our language.
• C)there is really no relationship between thought and language.
• D)our culture and experiences shape the language we use.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific conditions of the study.

Experimental Settings

Environments or arrangements in which experimental research is conducted, designed to isolate and control variables affecting the outcome of the study.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to contexts outside the original research setting.

Validity of an Experiment

This refers to the extent to which the results of an experiment accurately reflect the reality or truth of the situation being studied.