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00:00 Intro
00:43 Language and thought
08:41 Human and animal communication
13:41 Non-verbal communication
23:40 Outro

In this Language, Thought and Communication lesson for GCSE Psychology, we’ll discover how language can shape our perceptions of the world around us. We’ll start by examining Piaget’s theory, which suggests thought comes first, and then dive into the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which claims language actually influences what we’re able to think about. Along the way, we’ll see how cultural differences—like those found in Native American cultures—can affect how we recall events and identify colors.

Next, we’ll explore the fascinating differences between human and animal communication by looking at Von Frisch’s bee study and uncovering why animals typically communicate for survival, territory, and reproduction. We’ll compare this to unique properties of human language, such as the ability to plan and discuss future events. Finally, we’ll dig into the world of non-verbal communication, from eye contact to body language and personal space, and learn how Darwin’s evolutionary theory explains the adaptive nature of our non-verbal behaviors. Don’t miss Yuki’s emoticon study, showing how some aspects of communication can be learned.

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