Unit 10.1 to 10.3

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Which psychologist conducted research on the stages of development of infants and children?

  • Erik Erikson
  • Jean Piaget (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Carl Jung

What did Jean Piaget label as the inability of preschool children to take the perspective of others?

  • Egocentric phase (correct)
  • Perspective shift
  • Altruistic behavior
  • Social awareness

Which aspect of cognitive development involves processing information, memory, perception, and learning language?

  • Emotional development
  • Physical development
  • Social development
  • Cognitive development (correct)

Who stressed the importance of self-identity in everything we do and the people we meet each day?

<p>Antony Giddens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is self-identity described in the text?

<p>Influenced by experiences and interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of development does Anthony Giddens emphasize in late modernity?

<p>The development of self-identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does a baby typically start to become responsive to others?

<p>2 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways in which a baby shows the realization that there is an 'out there' distinct from themselves?

<p>Reaching out to grasp an object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marks the change in behavior from passive to active for infants?

<p>Imitating behaviors observed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does language development help children distinguish themselves?

<p>By recognizing their gender, age, and name (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is mentioned as helping infants realize they have distinct properties?

<p>Watching a person, pet, or object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do children typically learn that other objects, including people, have specific characteristics?

<p>During early childhood development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to an individual's unique speech pattern?

<p>Idiolect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a sociolect?

<p>Jargon used at work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are gender, age, ethnicity, and religion related to language according to the text?

<p>They play a role in the language people use to maintain self-identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can language be crucial for group identity maintenance?

<p>By reinforcing solidarity through common speech patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might language be particularly significant during adolescence according to the text?

<p>To create new identities and relationships with common speech patterns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of your life influences your sense of self-identity, according to the text?

<p>Gender, age, beliefs, education, work, and social patterns combined (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important language features play a significant role in managing conversations harmoniously?

<p>Conversational maxims and the conversational face (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In John Donne's 'Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions,' what imagery does the poet use to emphasize the interconnectedness between individuals in society?

<p>Island and continent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did John Donne emphasize with his line 'No man is an island' from 'Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions'?

<p>The interconnectedness between individuals in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which poet is mentioned in the text for highlighting the relationships between individuals in society?

<p>John Donne (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key concept is discussed as having a considerable influence on our sense of self in conversations?

<p>Conversational maxims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'face' in conversational cooperation?

<p>Each speaker's sense of their own linguistic image and worth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do speakers typically use positive politeness in conversations?

<p>By being complimentary to the person they are speaking to before a potentially face-threatening act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which conjunction is commonly used in disagreements instead of 'no' according to the text?

<p>'But' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does negative politeness differ from positive politeness in conversations?

<p>Negative politeness avoids imposing requests, while positive politeness compliments the listener (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do strategies that consider the relative status of participants contribute to conversational success?

<p>They increase the likelihood of conversational success (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common strategy used in managing face-threatening acts in conversations?

<p>'Yes but' to soften disagreements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which maxim advises speakers to express relevant information in a clear manner?

<p>Maxim of Relation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which maxim requires speakers to avoid obscurity of expression and ambiguity?

<p>Maxim of Manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle did Paul Grice establish in 1975 to guide conversations?

<p>Conversation Maxims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which purpose for speaking is NOT mentioned in the text?

<p>Analyzing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept underlies all the purposes for speaking according to the text?

<p>Cooperative Principle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Due to social media, what impact has been observed in relation to the conversational maxims mentioned in the text?

<p>Increased divergence from the maxims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive skill is responsible for the ability to actively retain a small amount of information in the brain?

<p>Attention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive ability is related to understanding relationships between objects and visualizing images and ideas?

<p>Attention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is skilled at changing sounds into words to be spoken, which cognitive skill are they primarily using?

<p>Language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive skill is responsible for the ability to move the body and manipulate objects?

<p>Attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an individual is recognizing and interpreting information through their senses, which cognitive skill are they utilizing?

<p>Perception (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability involves the storage and retrieval of information in the brain for an indefinite period of time?

<p>Memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that it requires very little reason to be able to speak?

<p>Descartes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What theory asserts that our sense of self-identity and knowledge of language come through sensory experiences?

<p>Empiricism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that the mind is born with ideas, contradicting the 'blank slate' theory?

<p>Innatism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that ideas were in the mind at birth and given by a supreme being?

<p>Plato (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes that individuals are born with genetic abilities for language development?

<p>Nativism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the theory that ideas come through sensory experiences and not reasoning?

<p>John Locke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that language acquisition occurs directly from observing and imitating others?

<p>Behaviourism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to linguists in the early 20th century, learning a language involves more than just naming objects; it also requires:

<p>Knowledge of how to put meaning on words and phrases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Historically, philosophers believed that language acquisition was related to a person's general ability to:

<p>Carry out logical reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who further developed John Watson's research into behaviourism by exploring the relationship between mind development and language?

<p>B.F. Skinner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do some linguists view the relationship between language and thought?

<p>As two separate entities with thought coming before language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of language in building relationships, according to the text?

<p>It is essential for building relationships on various levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cognitive skills interact with language according to the text?

<p>Cognitive skills influence the development of language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the relationship between language and thought considered important for individuals?

<p>For interacting effectively within society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group benefits from the relationship between language and thought, according to the text?

<p>Individuals and groups in various social contexts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the understanding of language and thought contribute to an individual's sense of self?

<p>It solidifies self-identity through clear communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, how does language influence the way people think?

<p>Language shapes the thoughts of its speakers directly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of linguistic reflection?

<p>The idea that language does not determine thoughts but reflects them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does linguistic relativity differ from linguistic determinism?

<p>Linguistic determinism implies that language determines thought, while linguistic relativity indicates that language impacts views but doesn't confine them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of time perception, what criticism arose concerning Whorf's comparison between English and Hopi Indians' languages?

<p>The Hopi Indians had a concept of time based on past, present, and future events. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Boas-Jakobson principle suggest regarding language and thought?

<p>Every thought can be expressed in every language, but they differ in the information required. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Guy Deutcher explain in his book 'Through the Looking Glass' regarding languages?

<p>'Through the Looking Glass' explains various language concepts such as different requirements in expressing thoughts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did George Orwell demonstrate the use of language in controlling thought in his novel '1984'?

<p>'1984' portrays a tightly controlled society reinforced by an official language called 'Newspeak'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Sapir-Whorf's view and Boas-Jakobson's principle on language development?

<p>'Sapir-Whorf focuses on how languages directly shape thoughts, while Boas-Jakobson emphasizes that all thoughts can be expressed in any language.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Hungarian, Finnish, and Vietnamese languages differ from English and French in terms of gender marking?

<p>'Hungarian, Finnish, and Vietnamese do not have gender markers like 'he' or 'she', unlike English and French.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Through the Looking Glass: Why the world looks different in other languages' explores which aspect of language development?

<p>'How different languages impact individuals' perceptions and understanding.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term has largely replaced 'handicapped' when referring to people with disabilities?

<p>Disabled (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a workplace context, the increasing number of women in senior roles challenges the traditional assumption that:

<p>The boss is always female (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is considered more respectful than 'decrepit' or 'senile' when referring to older individuals?

<p>'Senior citizens' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government-led National Disability Strategy emphasizes the inclusion and participation of people living with a disability in everyday life?

<p>Australia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do laws against disability discrimination seek to achieve regarding how people view individuals with disabilities?

<p>To remove the belief that people are defined by their disability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Politically correct' language aims to treat all individuals equally, but what criticism has it faced?

<p>Denying freedom of speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the theory of universalism as mentioned in the text?

<p>Language reflects human thoughts and all languages share common patterns and concepts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does language influence ideas about social equality according to the text?

<p>By changing traditional job titles to be more inclusive and neutral. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cognitive processes do all humans share, according to universalism?

<p>Memory and perception (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the theory of universalism support the claim that all languages are similar?

<p>By highlighting the presence of nouns and verbs in all languages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do beliefs about language influence behavior towards social groups according to the text?

<p>By reflecting biases or prejudices through language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key evidence mentioned in the text to support the theory of universalism?

<p>The presence of vowels and consonants in spoken languages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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