People from Cultures That Do Not Have Words for Numbers

question 26

Multiple Choice

People from cultures that do not have words for numbers beyond 2 or 3

• A)can still detect changes in the number of objects in the same way as those who have words for a complete number set.
• B)are unable to discriminate between different quantities.
• C)are able to discriminate between rough proportions,but not for precise numbers.
• D)can still do basic counting,but not basic addition or subtraction.
• E)have no conception of what amount is visually greater than or smaller than another.

Acknowledge the role of language, culture, religion, and commerce in the power dynamics between groups.

Analyze the decrease in Indigenous population due to settler contact and its societal implications.

Understand the mechanisms through which internal colonialism operates within a nation.

Evaluate evidence of discrimination using empirical research methods.

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Definitions:

Self-monitoring

The practice of paying close attention to one's own behavior and responses in social situations, often to adjust one's behavior to fit in.

Consistent Behaviorally

Involves actions and reactions that are regularly observed and predictable based on past behavior.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.

Religiosity

The quality of being religious, often demonstrated through practices, beliefs, rituals, and the degree of commitment to a particular religion.