The Theory That Holds How a Person Understands the World

question 23

Multiple Choice

The theory that holds how a person understands the world and behaves in it-based on the language a person speaks-is called _____.

• A)Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis
• B)Language-Explosion Theory
• C)Significant-Other Theory
• D)Acquired Telecommunication Theory

Analyze electoral power dynamics of black Americans in the 50s and 60s, including their representation and influence in political offices.

Explore the diversity of the civil rights movement and the roles of different actors, including militant strategies and key figures.

Understand the role and response of the federal government and the Justice Department during key events of the civil rights movement, such as the Freedom Rides.

Recognize the limitations and exclusions of landmark civil rights legislation, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or the initial sum of money invested or borrowed, without compounding.

Convert Communicator

This term refers to an individual who adopts new beliefs or practices and then acts to persuade others to adopt these new beliefs or practices as well.

Previously Held Attitudes

Beliefs or opinions that an individual had before being exposed to new information or experiences.

Arguing Against

The process of presenting reasons or evidence to counter or dispute a particular claim, opinion, or proposition.