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Speech and Thought Theory

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According to proponents of the theory that speech is essential for thought, what is thought defined as?

Thought is defined as subvocal speech or behavior, not something mental, as in the traditional view of psychology.

Who are some of the proponents of the theory that thought originates from uttered speech?

Psychologists Watson, Skinner, and Staats, linguists Bloomfield and Liberman, and philosophers Ryle and Quine are some of the many who advocated such a conception.

How do proponents of the theory that thought originates from speech production define thought?

They define thought as a kind of behavior that originates from speech production, and not as something mental, as in the traditional view of psychology.

What is the view of proponents of the theory that thought originates from speech production regarding the notion of thought or cognition?

Proponents wish to get rid of mind and Mentalism in psychology, linguistics, and philosophy and to replace the notion of thought or cognition with something that is physically observable or potentially observable. Signup and view all the answers

According to proponents of the theory that thought originates from speech, what is thought considered as?

Thought is considered as verbal or nonverbal, covert or overt behavior, and not some mysterious process responsible for behavior but the very behavior itself in all the complexity of its controlling relations. Signup and view all the answers

What was Robert Meyer arrested for in 1920?

Robert Meyer was arrested for violating a Nebraska law that forbade the teaching of a foreign language to children under the age of 13 years. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the arrest of Robert Meyer take place?

The arrest of Robert Meyer took place in Hamilton County, a rural area in the state of Nebraska. Signup and view all the answers

What language was Robert Meyer teaching in violation of the law?

Robert Meyer was teaching Bible stories in German, which was considered a foreign language for the boy, thus violating the law. Signup and view all the answers

What law forbade the teaching of a foreign language to children under the age of 13 in Nebraska in 1920?

Nebraska's 1919 Siman Act forbade the teaching of any subject in any language other than English to any person. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the school where Robert Meyer was teaching?

Robert Meyer was teaching at Zion Parochial school when he was arrested for violating the Nebraska law. Signup and view all the answers