The Idea That Language Has an Influence on the Way

question 151

Multiple Choice

The idea that language has an influence on the way that we think is referred to as

• A) linguistic determinism.
• B) the bilingual advantage.
• C) perceptual set.
• D) linguistic relativism.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Self-Handicapping

A strategy whereby individuals create obstacles to their own success as a way to protect self-esteem in the face of failure.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency for people to hold onto their beliefs even when evidence shows those beliefs to be false.

Self-Serving Bias

The widespread inclination to credit personal achievements to one's own qualities while blaming setbacks on outside influences.