Thinking and language /

Explores ways in which the most concrete evidence of our ability to think is our use of language. Features Daniel Kahneman discussing his research in cognitive psychology and linguist Noam Chomsky explaining the principles of language acquisition. Also presents Susan Curtiss discussing the story of...

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Corporate Author: INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)
Other Authors: Beaty, Sally, Farley, Cody, Myers, David G.
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed captioned.
Published: Pasadena, CA : Intelecom, [2006]
Series:Inside out (Pasadena, Calif.) ; episode 113.
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Summary:Explores ways in which the most concrete evidence of our ability to think is our use of language. Features Daniel Kahneman discussing his research in cognitive psychology and linguist Noam Chomsky explaining the principles of language acquisition. Also presents Susan Curtiss discussing the story of "Genie," a young girl who did not learn language due to the neglect and abuse of her parents.
Item Description:Episode 113 called 13 on container.
"Correlated to the texts Psychology and Psychology in modules by David G. Myers."--Container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (26 min. 40 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.