Question

People from cultures that do not have words for numbers beyond two or three

(A) can still detect changes in the number of objects in the same way as those who have words for a complete number set.

(B) are unable to discriminate between different quantities.

(C) are able to discriminate between rough proportions, but not for precise numbers.

(D) can still do basic counting, but not basic addition or subtraction.

(E) have no conception of what amount is visually greater than or smaller than another.

Answer 1

(C) are able to discriminate between rough proportions, but not for precise numbers.

Explanation:

There are lots of cultures around the world that do not have words for numbers beyond two or three. They have been around for a long time, meaning that they have a good understanding of what they need to survive in their places. About proportions, they use terms like a few, some, lots, that is, they can discriminate between rough proportions, but not for exact quantities.

The correct answer is:

(C) are able to discriminate between rough proportions, but not for precise numbers.