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This lesson brings together the key concepts from the Language, Thought and Communication topic for AQA GCSE Psychology revision.
| Theory | Key Idea | Evidence | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piaget | Thought comes before language | Pre-linguistic infants show object permanence | Underestimates language's role in thinking |
| Sapir-Whorf (strong) | Language determines thought | Not well supported — people can think without specific words | Too extreme; generally rejected |
| Sapir-Whorf (weak) | Language influences thought | Colour perception differences; time concepts in different languages | Supported by research; widely accepted |
| Type of NVC | Examples | Key Research |
|---|---|---|
| Eye contact | Gaze, mutual gaze, staring | Cultural differences (Western vs East Asian) |
| Body language | Open/closed posture, postural echo | Mirrors rapport and liking |
| Facial expressions | Six universal emotions | Ekman (1970) |
| Personal space | Four zones (intimate, personal, social, public) | Hall (1966); Felipe and Sommer (1966) |
| Gestures | Thumbs up, pointing, waving | Culturally variable |
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