The following paragraphs are from an essay about linguistic relativity and spatial orientation.
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Many cognitive scientists once believed that human spatial orientation was universally egocentric, relying on self-centered coordinates such as 'left,' 'right,' 'front,' and 'back.' However, research on the Guugu Yimithirr language of northeastern Australia challenged this assumption. Guugu Yimithirr speakers do not use relative spatial terms; instead, they rely entirely on absolute cardinal directions—north, south, east, and west—to describe the position of everything, from geographic landmarks to minor household objects. This requires them to maintain a constant, subconscious awareness of their geographic orientation, effectively keeping a running compass in their minds at all times.
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[1] This cognitive difference manifested in how speakers of different languages describe everyday, local spaces. For example, if an English speaker wants another person to move a cup on a table, they might say, 'Move it a bit to your left.' In contrast, a Guugu Yimithirr speaker would say the equivalent of, 'Move it a bit to the north-northwest.' If the listener turned around, the English speaker's instructions would have to change to remain accurate, but the Guugu Yimithirr speaker's directions would remain exactly the same.
Which choice provides the most effective transition from the preceding paragraph?
- ANO CHANGE
- BThis cognitive difference manifests at how speakers of different languages describe everyday, local spaces.
- This cognitive difference manifests in how speakers of different languages describe everyday, local spaces.Cevap
- DGuugu Yimithirr speakers must keep a running compass in their minds at all times to navigate the Australian wilderness.