Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
8. Cognition
Language Development
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Language allows people to _____ and _____.
A
communicate with one another; represent their own internal mental activity
B
communicate with one another; dream more vividly
C
make sounds; dream more vividly
D
use symbols; think

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Identify the primary functions of language in psychology, which include communication and representation of mental processes.
Consider how language facilitates communication between individuals, allowing them to share information, ideas, and emotions.
Reflect on the role of language in representing internal mental activity, such as thoughts, beliefs, and intentions, which are crucial for cognitive processes.
Evaluate the options provided in the context of these functions: 'communicate with one another' aligns with the communication function, and 'represent their own internal mental activity' aligns with the representation function.
Conclude that the most comprehensive understanding of language in psychology involves both communication and representation of mental activity, which matches the first option provided.
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