Regarding research on the Whorfian hypothesis, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Research evidence does not support the original version of the Whorfian hypothesis, but it does support a weaker version of the hypothesis.
b. Research evidence does not support the original version of the Whorfian hypothesis, nor any subsequent versions.
c. Research evidence supports the Whorfian hypothesis.
d. Research has not yet been conducted on the Whorfian hypothesis.
e. Research supports the belief that language determines how we think and perceive the world.
a
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A. weight has quadrupled since birth B. weight has doubled since birth C. weight has tripled since birth D. weight has increased only slightly in comparison to age 6 months
According to exchange or equity theory, what is important for a friendship or romance?
a. People should give each other presents frequently. b. People should try to take the other person's viewpoint. c. People should have personalities similar to those of their partners. d. People should think they benefit as much as they contribute.
According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is most lacking in commuter marriages?
a. regular social contact b. relationship characterized by mutual respect c. positive interactions d. mutual bond
Studies of the “wisdom of crowd” effect suggest that
a. groups are particularly effective when working on extremely difficult problems. b. once the group reaches 5 members, it reaches its maximum level of “wisdom”. c. making decisions by averaging individuals judgments is, in some cases, both efficient and accurate. d. the “crowd” members, to become accurate, must initially discuss the issue among members.