CMST 2010 : CMST Test Two
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Framing theory: a theory that argues that when we compare two unlike things in a figure of speech, we are unconsciously influenced by this decision. Symbolic interactionism theory: the theory that understanding of ourselves and the world is shaped by our interactions with those around us. [[we see ourselves and others based on how other people have been around us. ]] Linguistic determinism: a theory that argues that our language determines our ability to perceive and think about things. If we don"t have a word for something in our language, this theory predicts we won"t think about it or notice it. [[language changes us and if there"s no word for something we won"t notice it. ]] Linguistic relativity: a theory that states that language influences our thinking but doesn"t determine it. Thus, if we don"t have a word for something in our language, this theory predicts it will be difficult, but not impossible, to think about it or notice it.
