AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What type of thinking is most closely related to language?

A	decision making
B	problem solving
C	reasoning
D	all of these

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the relationship between thinking and language? Thinking is directly correlated to language. Language provides the framework for an individual’s thoughts, as well as for society, values, and beliefs. The language a person speaks has an influence on their mind and how they view the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four types of “thinking skills”: convergent or analytical thinking, divergent thinking, critical thinking and creative thinking.

Detailed explanation-3: -3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought.

Detailed explanation-4: -Language is a system of symbols used by humans to communicate or express ideas and thoughts to others. The language used is influenced or affected the culture and vice versa. Therefore it can be said that the language and culture has a very close relationship.

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