language thought and communication

• What is the aim of the bee study?

  To describe dances of honey bees to understand their communication
• How does the method of placing food close to the hive relate to the aim of the study?

  It allows researchers to observe the dances of honey bees in response to food sources
• What did Sapir-Whorf believe about language?

  Language depended on thoughts and influenced thoughts, memories, and perceptions.
• What is a strength of Von Frisch's bee study?

  It was an important contribution to science regarding animal communication.
• What is a weakness of Von Frisch's bee study?

  It did not take into account bees' use of sound.
• What is another weakness of Von Frisch's bee study?

  Bees didn't always respond to the dances.
• What are four reasons for animal communication?

  • Survival
  • Reproduction
  • Territory
  • Good
• What is one reason for animal communication related to survival?

  Animals communicate to ensure their survival.
• How does reproduction relate to animal communication?

  Animals communicate to attract mates for reproduction.
• What role does territory play in animal communication?

  Animals communicate to establish and defend their territory.
• According to Piaget's theory, what does language depend on?

  Language depends on thought
• How do children develop language according to the study material?

  By matching the correct words to their existing knowledge of the world
• What comes first in Piaget's theory regarding language development?

  The schema comes first, and then children learn to express it through language