Research on the relation between cognition and language suggests that
A) cultures that have only two "color" words, dark and bright, cannot distinguish other colors.
B) language shapes all aspects of perception, thought, and memory.
C) language cannot affect thinking and memory.
D) some aspects of thinking are more vulnerable to language influence than others.
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) There are strong genetically based differences between ethnic and racial groups in the area of IQ test performance. B) Although differences between ethnic and racial groups on standardized IQ tests may be demonstrated, the more likely factor in this difference is environmental. C) The issue should not be studied because of its disruptive nature to society. D) The cultural differences between races completely accounts for the differences in IQ scores.