Practice Language as Determinant of Thought - 7.8.1 | 7. Thinking | CBSE 11 Psychology
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Question 1

Easy

What is linguistic relativity?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how language differences can alter perceptions.

Question 2

Easy

What does Piaget say about the relationship between thought and language?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the processes that children undergo as they learn to speak.

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Question 1

What does the linguistic relativity hypothesis suggest?

  • Language determines thought
  • Thought determines language
  • Both influence each other

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different languages approach the same concepts.

Question 2

True or False: Vygotsky believed that language and thought develop separately until age two.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the developmental milestones of language acquisition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss a scenario where knowing multiple languages can provide a person with unique cognitive advantages in problem-solving situations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different cultures approach problem-solving and may benefit from unique perspectives.

Question 2

Propose an experimental design that tests the linguistic relativity hypothesis. What methods would you use to ensure conclusive results?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would measure thought processes and language use across different tasks.

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