The Claim That a Person's Language Determines the Person's Thought

question 64

Multiple Choice

The claim that a person's language determines the person's thought is called __________.

• A)mental determinism
• B)sociolinguistics
• C)psychological anthropology
• D)cultural materialism
• E)Sapir-Whorf hypothesis

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotional processing, including fear and pleasure.

Brain Functions

The activities and processes that the brain performs, including thought, emotion, and coordination.

Minimal Plasticity

The concept that there is a low capacity for change or adaptability in an organism's structure or function, especially referring to the brain's ability to reorganize after injury or in learning.

Work in Progress

A project or task that is still under development and has not yet been completed.