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Andres Parada
on Nov 01, 2024
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Using different words for two very similar objects enables people to recognize conceptual distinctions between the objects.This best illustrates
A) telegraphic speech.
B) linguistic determinism.
C) universal grammar.
D) the bilingual advantage.
Linguistic Determinism
The hypothesis that language determines the way we think and perceive the world around us.
Conceptual Distinctions
The differentiation between ideas or theories that allows for a clearer understanding and categorization of thoughts or phenomena.
Universal Grammar
A theory in linguistics proposing that the ability to acquire language is innate to humans and that all human languages share a common underlying structure.
- Become familiar with the frameworks and aspects of language growth, including the study of meaning, arrangement of sentences, and the sequential stages of language mastery.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the frameworks and aspects of language growth, including the study of meaning, arrangement of sentences, and the sequential stages of language mastery.