AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Regarding the relationships between thinking and language, which of the following most accurately reflects the position taken in the text?
A
language determines everything about our thinking
B
language determines the way we think
C
thinking without language is not possible
D
thinking affects our language, which then affects our thoughts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the correct option is a (Language is a tool used in thinking, but it isn’t the sole basis of thought) . The valuable tool for conveying thought created from thinking and allows developing abstract thinking is language. Language does not limit thought; reason and understanding relate to thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the relationship between thinking and language, and what is the value of thinking in images? Although Benjamin Lee Whorf’s linguistic determinism hypothesis suggested that language determines thought, it is in fact more accurate to say that language influences thought.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following best describes the relationship between creativity and aptitude as reflected in intelligence test scores? a certain level of aptitude is necessary but not sufficient for creativity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although Benjamin Lee Whorf’s linguistic determinism hypothesis suggested that language determines thought, it is more accurate to say that language influences thought. Different languages embody different ways of thinking, and immersion in bilingual education can enhance thinking.

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