Language and Thought Quiz

What is the main topic of the talk?

• The history of language

• The impact of language on thought

• The diversity of human minds

• The science of human brain

How many languages are spoken around the world?

• 500

• 1000

• 7000

• 10000

What is the example used to illustrate the impact of language on spatial orientation?

• Kuuk Thaayorre people

• Russian speakers

• Spanish speakers

• English speakers

What is the linguistic difference in how English and Spanish speakers describe an accident?

• Both English and Spanish speakers focus on the intention

• English speakers focus on intention, while Spanish speakers focus on the action

• Both English and Spanish speakers focus on the action

• English speakers focus on the action, while Spanish speakers focus on the intention

What is the consequence of having count words in a language?

• It has no impact on cognitive development

• It opens up the world of mathematics

• It leads to confusion in perception

• It limits cognitive abilities

What is the estimated rate of loss of languages in the world?

• One language per week

• One language per year

• One language per month

• One language per decade

What is the impact of grammatical gender on how people think about objects?

• It has no impact on perception

• It shapes the way people think about objects

• It only affects language structure

• It leads to confusion in categorization

What is the main concern regarding the current state of research on human mind and brain?

• The lack of interest in the field

• The lack of technological advancements

• The lack of funding for research

• The lack of diversity in study participants

What is the author's message to the audience?

• To learn more languages

• To embrace linguistic diversity

• To focus on cognitive development

• To ignore the impact of language on thought

What is the opportunity presented by the impact of language on thought?

• To explore different ways of thinking

• To ignore the influence of language

• To conform to existing thought patterns

• To limit cognitive abilities