Podcast Transcripts: Language and Personality Part 1

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How did Angus and Helen show their struggle with directions in the conversation?

By discussing the physical world only
By sharing their preference for right-to-left writing directions
By debating the order of life stages
By mentioning their difficulty with knowing north and south (correct)

In which language would individuals be likely to order cards showing different life stages from right to left?

Spanish
English
Hebrew (correct)
French

What concept from the conversation relates to the creation of Newspeak in 1984?

Historical events
Linguistic relativity (correct)
Government surveillance
Physical geography

How does the conversation relate to the concept of 'language shaping thought'?

By mentioning how language can influence perception and concepts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What crucial aspect of communication does Helen's reference to Newspeak emphasize?

The impact of censorship on language (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the conversation highlight a cultural difference in perception?

By discussing the use of different writing systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bilinguals reported feeling like a different person when speaking another language?

66% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Helen believe about her personality when speaking Spanish?

She is more fun (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention the Kuuk Thaayorre Aboriginal group?

To illustrate how language can influence perception of reality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is peculiar about the Kuuk Thaayorre's language?

They have no words for 'left' or 'right' (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do the Kuuk Thaayorre refer to directions?

They use cardinal directions like 'north' and 'south' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "her location is so important to them" refer to?

The Kuuk Thaayorre's emphasis on cardinal directions (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Angus, what does the Whorfian Hypothesis suggest?

Our thought processes are influenced by our language. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Helen expand on Angus' point about languages and perspectives?

She mentions the importance of context in language use. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Angus, what factor can influence how introspective a person feels when speaking a particular language?

Level of proficiency in that language. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Angus mention using Italian on holiday and German in professional contexts?

To explain how different contexts can influence language use. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Helen question about language and personality?

Whether language influences our personality differently. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Angus suggest that our associations with different languages influence us?

By shaping our perceptions and attitudes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how can a person's first or second language influence their personality?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does Helen use to compare languages to?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about how languages influence the way we see reality?

Languages heavily influence the way we see reality, and in turn, how we think and behave. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Angus wonder about the English language, in relation to the analogy of musical instruments?

What type of instrument it would be. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a common theme when interviewing bilinguals?

Both a and b. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Linguistic Relativity

The concept that language influences how we think and perceive the world.

Language Shapes Thought

A way to understand the world through language where different languages can create different perceptions.

Censorship

The removal or restriction of information or ideas that may be considered undesirable or harmful.

Newspeak

A hypothetical language designed by George Orwell in his novel 1984, intended to limit thought and control behavior.